Ridgecrest, California vs. Kingston, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, Tennessee is 8.3% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $45,838 in Kingston, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingston, Tennessee is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
25% cheaper in Kingston
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Kingston, TN
Compared to Ridgecrest, Kingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower