Ridgecrest, California vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 5.6% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $103,819 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Ridgecrest, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher