Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 5.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,919 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
23% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher