Ridgecrest, California vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 6.3% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $88,970 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
22% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Ridgecrest, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower