Richmond, Virginia vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 54.3% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,159 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Richmond, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  86.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher