Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Short Hills, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 71.3% more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $85,637 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Short Hills
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. Short Hills, NJ
Compared to Fort Lee, Short Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.3% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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