Ridgecrest, California vs. Santa Paula, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Paula, California is 41.6% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $142 in Santa Paula, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Paula, 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 Santa Paula
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Santa Paula, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Santa Paula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher