12. Ridgewood, NJ
Cost of Living: 179 (Average = 100)
Average income: $141,315
25.8 miles to NYC
The income alone should be an encouragement that this is a great place to live and work. If you’re fortunate enough to be employed here, it’ll offset the fairly high cost of living. For days when you need to get into NYC, expect your commute to be quick and pretty hassle-free.
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