Ridgecrest, California vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 3.1% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $48,439 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
25% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Ridgecrest, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower