Los Angeles, California vs. Highland Park, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, New Jersey is 30.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $79,886 in Highland Park, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland Park, New Jersey is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Highland Park
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Highland Park, NJ
Compared to Los Angeles, Highland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher