West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 64.0% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,024 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West_Lafayette, IN vs. Fort_Lee, NJ
Compared to West_Lafayette, Fort_Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.0% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  120.3% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher