Tehachapi, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 9.2% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $45,416 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Tehachapi, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower