Ridgefield Park, New Jersey vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 35.7% more expensive than Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $93,624 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Monterey
than in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Ridgefield Park, NJ vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Ridgefield Park, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower