Tehachapi, California vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 19.8% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $40,076 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Mountain Home, ID
Compared to Tehachapi, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower