Mitchell, South Dakota vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 32.6% more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $99,436 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in Mitchell, South Dakota
Mitchell, SD vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Mitchell, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  77.4% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher