Rochester Hills, Michigan vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 31.6% more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,794 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Rochester Hills, MI vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Rochester Hills, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher