What is a pro or con of living in Jackson, Kentuckycompared to Ridgecrest, California?

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in Jackson.

What salary do I need to live in Jackson, Kentucky copmared to Ridgecrest, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Ridgecrest, California could decrease to $78,460 in Jackson, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RIDGECREST vs. JACKSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Ridgecrest, California vs. Jackson, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Kentucky is 21.5% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $78,460 in Jackson, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jackson, Kentucky is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Jackson
than in Ridgecrest, California

Ridgecrest, CA vs. Jackson, KY

Compared to Ridgecrest, Jackson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.3% lower

Commute

4.2% lower

Health

7.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Ridgecrest, California vs. Jackson, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ridgecrest, CA vs. Jackson, KY

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