| | Ridgewood, NJ | Scarsdale, NY | United States |
| Overall | 141.0 | 157.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 111.2 | 114.5 | 100 |
| Health | 97.9 | 126.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 268.6 | 378.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $898,200 | $1,748,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,470.0% | 15,340.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 151.3 | 129.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 141.3 | 159.0 | 100 |
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Great place to live and More
Ridgewood, a suburb of NYC, is an ideal bedroom community. This well-established upscale community is located 30 minutes from Manhattan (by car), and is easily More
One of the most beautiful places to live outside New York More
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