Cost of Living Calculator - Ridgecrest, California vs Surprise, Arizona


The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 12.0% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $83,975 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Surprise
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs Surprise, AZ
Compared to Ridgecrest, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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