Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Ridgewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 17.4% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,289 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgewood, New Jersey is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Ridgewood
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Ridgewood, NJ
Compared to Brookline, Ridgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower