Fountain, Colorado vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 1.8% more expensive than Fountain, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $50,914 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than Fountain, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
20% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in Fountain, Colorado
Fountain, CO vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Fountain, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher