Dorchester, New Hampshire vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 19.4% more expensive than Dorchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $89,560 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dorchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than Dorchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in Dorchester, New Hampshire
Dorchester, NH vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Dorchester, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower