Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 31.9% more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $65,971 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Ridgewood, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% higher