Ridgecrest, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 74.6% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $113,496 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.5% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher