Bakersfield, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 7.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $46,470 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower