Acton, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 42.9% cheaper than Acton, California.

You would need a salary of $42,825 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Acton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Acton, California
Acton, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Acton, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower