What is a pro or con of living in Ridgecrest, Californiacompared to Dickson, Tennessee?

Childcare is 58% more expensive in Ridgecrest.

What salary do I need to live in Ridgecrest, California copmared to Dickson, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Dickson, Tennessee should increase to $52,802 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.

DICKSON vs. RIDGECREST
Cost of Living Comparison

Dickson, Tennessee vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 5.6% more expensive than Dickson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $52,802 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dickson, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than Dickson, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
58% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in Dickson, Tennessee

Dickson, TN vs. Ridgecrest, CA

Compared to Dickson, Ridgecrest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

23.9% higher

Commute

2.6% higher

Health

16.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Dickson, Tennessee vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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