| | Spring Lake, NJ | Ridgewood, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 129.1 | 141.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.8 | 111.2 | 100 |
| Health | 98.3 | 97.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 328.1 | 268.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,916,400 | $898,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,270.0% | 11,470.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 103.3 | 151.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 139.9 | 141.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Spring Lake 
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While Spring Lake is nice enough, it lacks the warmth of it's neighboring town Belmar. Both towns have a mix of multiple generations and make for historic family lines More
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Reviews for Ridgewood 6 Reviews
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
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