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Canandaigua, NY vs Ridgewood, NJ

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Are people in Ridgewood older or younger than people in Canandaigua?
- The Median Age in Ridgewood is 0.4 years younger than in Canandaigua.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ridgewood or Canandaigua?
- Ridgewood housing costs are 355.0% more expensive than Canandaigua housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ridgewood or Canandaigua?
- The average commute for residents of Ridgewood is 17.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Canandaigua.

Things to do in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua is a town located within Ontario County on Canandaigua Lake near Rochester NY. Popular activities here include sailing around Canandaigua Lake or visiting any one of the many wineries that surround it producing some award-winning wines; there are also plenty of hikes available up any one of Canandaigua’s hillsides providing stunning panorama views across what’s affectionately known as “The Prettiest Town In The Finger Lakes Region.

Things to do in Ridgewood?
Ridgewood, New Jersey is a charming village in Bergen County, just miles from the George Washington Bridge. It boasts a mix of old and new with its quaint downtown area lined with colonial homes, shops, and restaurants. Ridgewood offers an enviable suburban lifestyle with excellent schools, lush parks and recreational activities. Boasting close proximity to Manhattan while still offering the peacefulness of small-town living, Ridgewood is an ideal place for families looking to settle down and enjoy life.

 Canandaigua, NYRidgewood, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,991329,725,481
 Median Income$52,365  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Canandaigua    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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Reviews for Ridgewood    6 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Great place to live and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ridgewood, a suburb of NYC, is an ideal bedroom community. This well-established upscale community is located 30 minutes from Manhattan (by car), and is easily  More

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Over 18 years ago

One of the most beautiful places to live outside New York  More

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