Ridgecrest, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 39.2% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $208,845 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher