Ridgecrest, California vs. Bakersfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 7.6% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $53,798 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Bakersfield
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
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  7.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
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  Personal
  1.6% higher
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