Englewood, NJ vs Ridgefield, NJ

Englewood is moderately more affordable than Ridgefield, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Englewood scores 139 compared to 148 for Ridgefield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ridgefield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Englewood is $1,925/month compared to $1,935/month in Ridgefield — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Englewood is more affordable at $497,500 median vs $609,700.

Median household income in Englewood is $101,398 compared to $115,676 in Ridgefield (-12.3%). While Ridgefield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Englewood spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Ridgefield.