Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Fort Lee, New Jersey


The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 31.8% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $34,108 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Fort Lee
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to San Rafael, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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