Ripon, California vs. Elkhart, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Indiana is 41.6% cheaper than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $29,225 in Elkhart, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Indiana is cheaper than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs. Elkhart, IN
Compared to Ripon, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower