Columbus, Ohio vs. Ridgewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 94.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $145,660 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgewood, New Jersey is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Ridgewood
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Ridgewood, NJ
Compared to Columbus, Ridgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.2% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  342.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  67.9% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% higher