What is a pro or con of living in Little Elm, Texascompared to Ridgecrest, California?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in Little Elm.

What salary do I need to live in Little Elm, Texas copmared to Ridgecrest, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Ridgecrest, California should increase to $82,882 in Little Elm, Texas (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. LITTLE ELM
Cost of Living Comparison

Ridgecrest, California vs. Little Elm, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Little Elm, Texas is 10.5% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $82,882 in Little Elm, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Little Elm, Texas is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Little Elm
than in Ridgecrest, California

Ridgecrest, CA vs. Little Elm, TX

Compared to Ridgecrest, Little Elm is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.0% lower

Commute

5.2% higher

Health

8.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Ridgecrest, California vs. Little Elm, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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