Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 39.0% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $91,538 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Ridgewood, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower