What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Fort Lee, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 17% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Fort Lee, New Jersey?

A salary of $150,000 in Fort Lee, New Jersey should increase to $152,326 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT LEE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 1.6% more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $152,326 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Washington
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey

Fort Lee, NJ vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Fort Lee, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

12.9% lower

Health

2.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% lower

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Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Lee, NJ vs. Washington, DC

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