Garden City, New York vs. Ridgewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 12.4% cheaper than Garden City, New York.

You would need a salary of $43,789 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgewood, New Jersey is cheaper than Garden City, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Ridgewood
than in Garden City, New York
Garden City, NY vs. Ridgewood, NJ
Compared to Garden City, Ridgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher