Englewood, NJ vs Ridgefield Park, NJ

Ridgefield Park is moderately more affordable than Englewood, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Englewood scores 139 compared to 127 for Ridgefield Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Englewood 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 $1,633/month in Ridgefield Park — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ridgefield Park is more affordable at $459,400 median vs $497,500.

Median household income in Englewood is $101,398 compared to $98,184 in Ridgefield Park (+3.3%). Englewood does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Englewood spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Ridgefield Park.