Carson, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 35.8% cheaper than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $64,152 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Carson, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower