Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Lee, New Jersey vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 13.1% more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $150,488 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Fort Lee, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.9% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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