Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 23.4% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $168,605 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fort Myers Beach
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL
Compared to Ridgewood, Fort Myers Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower