Cost of Living Calculator - Ridgecrest, California vs Welch, West Virginia


The cost of living in Welch, West Virginia is 25.9% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $55,567 in Welch, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Welch, West Virginia is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Welch
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs Welch, WV
Compared to Ridgecrest, Welch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  51.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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