Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 26.9% more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $63,468 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Lexington
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Ridgewood, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher