Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Tehachapi, California


The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 31.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,728 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Tehachapi
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Boston, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower

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