Franklin Lakes, New Jersey vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 15.8% cheaper than Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $168,311 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in San Diego
than in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Franklin Lakes, NJ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Franklin Lakes, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower