Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Franklin Lakes, New Jersey


The cost of living in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey is 77.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,734 in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Franklin Lakes
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Franklin Lakes, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Franklin Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.5% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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