Brownsville, Texas vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 44.1% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,071 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Brownsville, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.1% higher