Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 21.1% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,452 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Portland
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Ridgewood, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower