Cost of Living Calculator - Ridgecrest, California vs Atascadero, California


The cost of living in Atascadero, California is 44.5% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $187,898 in Atascadero, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atascadero, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Atascadero
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs Atascadero, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Atascadero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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