Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. New Paltz, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Paltz, New York is 42.8% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $28,605 in New Paltz, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Paltz, New York is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in New Paltz
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. New Paltz, NY
Compared to Ridgewood, New Paltz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower