Richmond, Virginia vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 44.6% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $144,641 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Richmond, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher