Mentone, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 12.4% cheaper than Mentone, California.

You would need a salary of $39,421 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mentone, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Mentone, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Mentone, California
Mentone, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Mentone, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower