Mercer Island, Washington vs. Ridgewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 40.6% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $474,850 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgewood, New Jersey is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Ridgewood
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Ridgewood, NJ
Compared to Mercer Island, Ridgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.7% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower