Ridgecrest, California vs. New River, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New River, Arizona is 42.9% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $71,436 in New River, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New River, Arizona is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in New River
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. New River, AZ
Compared to Ridgecrest, New River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower