Palo Alto, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 77.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $11,102 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.8% 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
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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