Ridgecrest, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 66.9% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $153,557 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in San Diego
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher