Bakersfield, California vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 2.3% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $51,161 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Bakersfield, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower