San Diego, California vs. Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey is 19.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $40,181 in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgefield Park, New Jersey is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ridgefield Park
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Ridgefield Park, NJ
Compared to San Diego, Ridgefield Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher