Champaign, Illinois vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 21.3% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,669 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Champaign, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher