Highland Park, New Jersey vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 12.1% cheaper than Highland Park, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,559 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Highland Park, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lake Los Angeles
than in Highland Park, New Jersey
Highland Park, NJ vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Highland Park, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower