What is a pro or con of living in Ridgecrest, Californiacompared to China Lake Acres, California?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Ridgecrest.

What salary do I need to live in Ridgecrest, California copmared to China Lake Acres, California?

A salary of $50,000 in China Lake Acres, California should increase to $58,313 in Ridgecrest, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHINA LAKE ACRES vs. RIDGECREST
Cost of Living Comparison

China Lake Acres, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 16.6% more expensive than China Lake Acres, California.

You would need a salary of $58,313 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in China Lake Acres, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than China Lake Acres, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in China Lake Acres, California

China Lake Acres, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA

Compared to China Lake Acres, Ridgecrest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% higher

Commute

2.2% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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China Lake Acres, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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China Lake Acres, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA

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