Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 53.0% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $23,480 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Topeka
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Ridgewood, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower