Ridgecrest, CA vs Barstow, CA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Ridgecrest, CA is 6% cheaper to rent than Barstow, CA, with median rents of $1,241 vs $1,315. Household income is higher in Ridgecrest, CA ($89,250 vs $53,380). Ridgecrest, CA has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (30.9%).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents