Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Appleton, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 49.8% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $25,089 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Appleton
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Appleton, WI
Compared to Ridgewood, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  51.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower