Ridgecrest, California vs. Sweetwater, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sweetwater, Texas is 28.5% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $35,744 in Sweetwater, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sweetwater, Texas is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Sweetwater
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Sweetwater, TX
Compared to Ridgecrest, Sweetwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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