Beacon, New York vs. Ridgewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 32.6% more expensive than Beacon, New York.

You would need a salary of $66,324 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Beacon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgewood, New Jersey is more expensive than Beacon, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Ridgewood
than in Beacon, New York
Beacon, NY vs. Ridgewood, NJ
Compared to Beacon, Ridgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher