Stamford, Connecticut vs. Ridgewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 19.1% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $89,319 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgewood, New Jersey is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Ridgewood
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Ridgewood, NJ
Compared to Stamford, Ridgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower