Best for affordability: Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, California looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.
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Ridgecrest, California looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.
Ridgecrest, California is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on sunshine, weaker on safety.
Ridgecrest, California needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 28,780 | 531,641 |
| Population Density | N/A | 2.2k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,290 ft(698 m) | 2,490 ft(759 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $263,932 | $318,643 |
| Median Rent | $1,295 | $1,401 |
| Median Income | $85,872 | $52,049 |
| Rent Burden | 18% | 32% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr | 356 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 79°F | 84°F |
| Comfort Score | 60/100Good | 66/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 46°F | 38°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 6"(15 cm) | 13"(33 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 1"(3 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 43 (Avg)44 days > 100 | AQI 40 (Avg)23 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Transit Score | N/A | 71 |
| Safety Score | 62 / 100 | 65 / 100 |
| School Rating | 4.6/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Fire Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 20%Cable: 98% | Fiber: 8%Cable: 94% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 35.4 years | 33.9 years |
| College Educated | 34% | 29% |
| Remote Workers | 9% | 11% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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