Tulare, California vs. Ridgecrest, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 1.5% cheaper than Tulare, California.

You would need a salary of $49,232 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulare, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than Tulare, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in Tulare, California
Tulare, CA vs. Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to Tulare, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher