Palm Desert, California vs. Ridgefield, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgefield, Connecticut is 31.4% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $65,709 in Ridgefield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgefield, Connecticut is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Ridgefield
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Ridgefield, CT
Compared to Palm Desert, Ridgefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher