Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. East Grand Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is 28.4% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $121,675 in East Grand Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Grand Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in East Grand Rapids
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. East Grand Rapids, MI
Compared to Ridgewood, East Grand Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower