Ridgecrest, CA Cost of Living


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Ridgecrest cost of living score
99.8
Less expensive
0.2% lower
than the US average
33.4% lower
than the California average
Ridgecrest, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% lower than the U.S. average and 33.4% lower than the average for California.

Ridgecrest, CA

Housing costs in Ridgecrest?
A typical home costs $245,600, which is 27.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.5% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ridgecrest costs $1,340 per month, which is 6.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 60.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Ridgecrest?
To live comfortably in Ridgecrest, California, a minimum annual income of $47,160 for a family, and $41,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest, CA is known for its affordability when it comes to the cost of living. The area has an affordable housing market with median home prices below the national average and reasonable rental rates. The cost of utilities, groceries and transportation are all lower than the national average as well, making Ridgecrest an attractive place to live for those looking to stretch their budget. The low cost of living in Ridgecrest makes it a great option for families or individuals seeking a budget-friendly place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRidgecrestCaliforniaUnited States
  99.8149.9100.0
  98.4105.1100
  92.798.3100.0
  82.7234.8100.0
  $245,600$733,500$338,100
  119.6%102.4%100.0%
  101.6133.1100.0
  110.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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For context, I grew up in Ridgecrest and moved away after graduating high school. I have since lived in LA and the Bay Area but I visit RC often. RC is in the high  More

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Ridgecrest and Kern County are red state bastions in a land of blue voting counties. If you want a concealed weapons permit, you'll get it. Want to own any firearm  More

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Over 12 years ago

The hardest thing to get used to in Ridgecrest is the weather. It can get quite windy. And hot. 115 hot. But it's a dry heat! It does cool off in the evening, and it  More

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