Ridgecrest, California vs. Lafayette, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Tennessee is 10.9% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $44,537 in Lafayette, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Tennessee is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Lafayette, TN
Compared to Ridgecrest, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower