Franklin Lakes, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 12.8% more expensive than Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $84,601 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% more expensive in San Jose
than in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Franklin Lakes, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Franklin Lakes, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower