Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramus, New Jersey is 4.9% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $47,557 in Paramus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramus, New Jersey is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Paramus
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Paramus, NJ
Compared to Ridgewood, Paramus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher