Dayton, Ohio vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 35.2% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $67,581 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Dayton, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower