Prospect, Kentucky vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 23.3% more expensive than Prospect, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $246,550 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Prospect, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
85% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Prospect, Kentucky
Prospect, KY vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Prospect, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher