Franklin Lakes, NJ Cost of Living


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Franklin Lakes cost of living score
141
More expensive
41.0% higher
than the US average
17.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
Franklin Lakes, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 141, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 41.0% higher than the U.S. average and 17.7% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Franklin Lakes, NJ

Housing costs in Franklin Lakes?
A typical home costs $1,213,000, which is 258.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 180.7% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Franklin Lakes costs $2,780 per month, which is 94.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 38.5% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Franklin Lakes?
To live comfortably in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $232,560 for a family, and $95,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Franklin Lakes?
The cost of living in Franklin Lakes, NJ is relatively high compared to the rest of the state. The median home value is over $700,000, and property taxes are an average of 2.74%, which is higher than the national median of 1.08%. Additionally, basic utilities such as electricity, heating fuel, water, sewerage and trash collection typically cost around $200 a month. Groceries and other everyday expenses are also generally more expensive than the national average. Despite these costs, residents still enjoy an excellent quality of life in this affluent community thanks to its strong public school system and its plethora of recreational activities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFranklin LakesNew JerseyUnited States
  141.0119.8100.0
  114.4105.8100
  97.996.9100.0
  349.8136.4100.0
  $1,213,000$432,100$338,100
  112.2%109.2%100.0%
  140.0127.7100.0
  141.3112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

It is a nice place to live near everything, ranches to multi million dollar home area, near all shopping, major transportation, 30 minutes to New  More

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Over 18 years ago

Franklin Lakes is a very affluent town to live in. The schools are excellent. I highly reccomend living  More

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