Franklin township (Somerset County), NJ Cost of Living


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Franklin township (Somerset County) cost of living score
131.6
More expensive
31.6% higher
than the US average
9.8% higher
than the New Jersey average
Franklin township (Somerset County), New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.6% higher than the U.S. average and 9.8% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Franklin township (Somerset County), NJ

Housing costs in Franklin township (Somerset County)?
A typical home costs $438,300, which is 29.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.4% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Franklin township (Somerset County) costs $2,160 per month, which is 51.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.8% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Franklin township (Somerset County)?
To live comfortably in Franklin township (Somerset County), New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $83,880 for a family, and $68,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Franklin township (Somerset County)?
Franklin township (Somerset County), NJ is situated about 45 miles northwest of New York City in central Jersey and provides homebuyers with excellent value for money when it comes to real estate purchases. Prices sit well below statewide averages at around $320k while monthly rent averages out at roughly $1,250 - making it one of the most attractive locations in terms of cost of living versus average wages earned by township residents. Grocery stores are also plentiful so stocking up on basics is made easier at competitive rates compared to many other areas nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFranklin township (Somerset County)New JerseyUnited States
  131.6119.8100.0
  105.4105.8100
  97.596.9100.0
  99.6136.4100.0
  $438,300$432,100$338,100
  115.0%109.2%100.0%
  145.3127.7100.0
  143.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Franklin Park housing is upscale, with condos and townhomes in the low $200,000s to low $300,000 range. There are also a limited number of large 'estate' type homes in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Looking to move out of new jerey to a more relaxed atmosphere as well as a less expensive life style, but with culture and  More

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