Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 157.9% more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $224,396 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Ridgewood, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  157.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
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  Personal
  7.3% lower
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