Ridgecrest, California vs. Provo, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Provo, Utah is 13.1% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $101,800 in Provo, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Provo, Utah is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Provo
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Provo, UT
Compared to Ridgecrest, Provo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower