Ridgecrest, California vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 0.6% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $74,532 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Houston
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Ridgecrest, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower