Hopkinsville, Kentucky vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 31.1% more expensive than Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $65,553 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than Hopkinsville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Hopkinsville, KY vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Hopkinsville, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher