Alpine, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 41.1% cheaper than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $29,442 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Alpine, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower