Bayonne, NJ vs Fort Lee, NJ

Bayonne is moderately more affordable than Fort Lee, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Bayonne scores 124 compared to 142 for Fort Lee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Lee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayonne is $1,593/month compared to $2,255/month in Fort Lee — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bayonne has cheaper rent, Fort Lee actually has lower median home values ($422,200 vs $446,100).

Median household income in Bayonne is $81,285 compared to $105,535 in Fort Lee (-23%). While Fort Lee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayonne spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Fort Lee.