Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Fort Lee, New Jersey


The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 20.8% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $313,990 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Newark, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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