Barstow, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 6.8% more expensive than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $53,389 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than Barstow, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
40% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Barstow, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower