What is a pro or con of living in Franklin Lakes, New Jerseycompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 402% more expensive in Franklin Lakes.

What salary do I need to live in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $450,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $922,258 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.

ALLENTOWN vs. FRANKLIN LAKES
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey is 104.9% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $922,258 in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Franklin Lakes
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Franklin Lakes, NJ

Compared to Allentown, Franklin Lakes is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

104.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

606.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% higher

Commute

39.4% higher

Health

4.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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