Tehachapi, California vs. Jay, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jay, Maine is 23.8% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $38,091 in Jay, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jay, Maine is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Jay
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Jay, ME
Compared to Tehachapi, Jay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower