Ridgecrest, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 68.2% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $126,119 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Arlington
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher