Ridgecrest, California vs. Newton, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Kansas is 18.5% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $95,329 in Newton, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Kansas is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Newton
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Newton, KS
Compared to Ridgecrest, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower