What is a pro or con of living in Ridgecrest, Californiacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 35% cheaper in Ridgecrest.

What salary do I need to live in Ridgecrest, California copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $70,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina could decrease to $67,472 in Ridgecrest, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. RIDGECREST
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 3.6% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,472 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Ridgecrest, CA

Compared to Charlotte, Ridgecrest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.7% higher

Commute

4.0% higher

Health

2.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Ridgecrest, CA

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