What is a pro or con of living in Ridgecrest, Californiacompared to San Antonio, Texas?

Utilities are 26% more expensive in Ridgecrest.

What salary do I need to live in Ridgecrest, California copmared to San Antonio, Texas?

A salary of $72,000 in San Antonio, Texas should increase to $77,051 in Ridgecrest, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN ANTONIO vs. RIDGECREST
Cost of Living Comparison

San Antonio, Texas vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 7.0% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,051 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
26% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, TX vs. Ridgecrest, CA

Compared to San Antonio, Ridgecrest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

26.0% higher

Commute

2.3% higher

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% higher

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San Antonio, Texas vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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