Fairborn, Ohio vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 21.6% more expensive than Fairborn, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,823 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairborn, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than Fairborn, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in Fairborn, Ohio
Fairborn, OH vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Fairborn, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower