Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Ridgecrest, California


The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 61.7% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $19,174 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower

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