San Diego, California vs. Ridgewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 4.6% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $88,921 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgewood, New Jersey is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Ridgewood
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Ridgewood, NJ
Compared to San Diego, Ridgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher