Fairfield, Maine vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 22.7% more expensive than Fairfield, Maine.

You would need a salary of $61,367 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than Fairfield, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in Fairfield, Maine
Fairfield, ME vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher