Ridgecrest, California vs. Temple, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Temple, Texas is 12.8% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $43,600 in Temple, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Temple, Texas is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Temple
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Temple, TX
Compared to Ridgecrest, Temple is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower