Rancho Mirage, California vs. Ridgewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 13.5% more expensive than Rancho Mirage, California.

You would need a salary of $56,728 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Mirage, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgewood, New Jersey is more expensive than Rancho Mirage, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Ridgewood
than in Rancho Mirage, California
Rancho Mirage, CA vs. Ridgewood, NJ
Compared to Rancho Mirage, Ridgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher