Kinnelon, NJ vs Ridgewood, NJ

Kinnelon is moderately more affordable than Ridgewood, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Kinnelon scores 165 compared to 183 for Ridgewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ridgewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kinnelon is $2,307/month compared to $2,340/month in Ridgewood — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kinnelon is more affordable at $682,600 median vs $882,700.

Median household income in Kinnelon is $178,102 compared to $217,250 in Ridgewood (-18%). While Ridgewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kinnelon spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Ridgewood.