Los Angeles, California vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 15.8% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $42,083 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Fort Lee
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Los Angeles, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% lower
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher