What is a pro or con of living in Wellesley, Massachusettscompared to Ridgewood, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in Wellesley.

What salary do I need to live in Wellesley, Massachusetts copmared to Ridgewood, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Ridgewood, New Jersey should increase to $70,322 in Wellesley, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RIDGEWOOD vs. WELLESLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 40.6% more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,322 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wellesley, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Wellesley
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey

Ridgewood, NJ vs. Wellesley, MA

Compared to Ridgewood, Wellesley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

92.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

19.9% lower

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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