Portland, Oregon vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 27.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,453 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Portland, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.7% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower