Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey is 89.1% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $217,450 in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
302% more expensive in Franklin Lakes
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Franklin Lakes, NJ
Compared to Valparaiso, Franklin Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.1% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher