What is a pro or con of living in Franklin Lakes, New Jerseycompared to Lake Forest, California?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in Franklin Lakes.

What salary do I need to live in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey copmared to Lake Forest, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Lake Forest, California should increase to $57,793 in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE FOREST vs. FRANKLIN LAKES
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Forest, California vs. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey is 15.6% more expensive than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $57,793 in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey is more expensive than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Franklin Lakes
than in Lake Forest, California

Lake Forest, CA vs. Franklin Lakes, NJ

Compared to Lake Forest, Franklin Lakes is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% higher

Commute

25.4% higher

Health

4.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Forest, California vs. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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