Needham, Massachusetts vs. Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey is 5.9% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,038 in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Franklin Lakes
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Franklin Lakes, NJ
Compared to Needham, Franklin Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower