Union City, New Jersey vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 15.2% more expensive than Union City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $57,615 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Union City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Union City, New Jersey
Union City, NJ vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Union City, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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