Cost of Living Calculator - Ridgecrest, California vs Meridian, Mississippi


The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 25.4% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $55,958 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Meridian
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs Meridian, MS
Compared to Ridgecrest, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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