Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Ridgecrest, California


The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 1.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,282 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Durham, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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