Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 21.1% more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $60,548 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Brookline
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to Ridgewood, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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