Sturgis, Michigan vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 22.7% more expensive than Sturgis, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,367 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sturgis, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is more expensive than Sturgis, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Ridgecrest
than in Sturgis, Michigan
Sturgis, MI vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Sturgis, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher