Franklin, Tennessee vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 4.3% more expensive than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $69,854 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Franklin, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
78% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Franklin, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower