Franklin Park, NJ vs Landing, NJ

Landing is moderately more affordable than Franklin Park, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Franklin Park scores 129 compared to 123 for Landing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Franklin Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Franklin Park is $2,074/month compared to $1,706/month in Landing — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Landing has cheaper rent, Franklin Park actually has lower median home values ($326,800 vs $382,300).

Median household income in Franklin Park is $111,508 compared to $125,407 in Landing (-11.1%). Landing offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Franklin Park spend roughly 22.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Landing.