Sparta, New Jersey vs. Ripon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ripon, California is 6.8% more expensive than Sparta, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $53,398 in Ripon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ripon, California is more expensive than Sparta, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Ripon
than in Sparta, New Jersey
Sparta, NJ vs. Ripon, CA
Compared to Sparta, Ripon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower