Arkansas City, Kansas vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 46.5% more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $73,247 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than Arkansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in Arkansas City, Kansas
Arkansas_City, KS vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Arkansas_City, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% higher
      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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  62.3% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher