Tacoma, Washington vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 10.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,941 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Tehachapi
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.3% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower