Ridgecrest, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 82.0% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $172,898 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Monterey
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% higher
      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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  55.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher