Bellingham, Washington vs. Ridgewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 36.2% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $68,101 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgewood, New Jersey is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Ridgewood
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Ridgewood, NJ
Compared to Bellingham, Ridgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.6% higher
  Commute
  84.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher