West Hartford, Connecticut vs. Ridgewood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgewood, New Jersey is 50.2% more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $1,126,679 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgewood, New Jersey is more expensive than West Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Ridgewood
than in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, CT vs. Ridgewood, NJ
Compared to West Hartford, Ridgewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower