Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Ridgecrest, California


The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 16.1% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $62,948 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Chico, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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