Cost of Living Calculator - Ridgewood, New Jersey vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 32.1% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $50,954 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Cary
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs Cary, NC
Compared to Ridgewood, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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