Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Winnetka, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winnetka, Illinois is 28.2% more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $384,744 in Winnetka, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winnetka, Illinois is more expensive than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Winnetka
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Winnetka, IL
Compared to Ridgewood, Winnetka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower