Elkhart, Indiana vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 32.4% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $66,208 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Elkhart, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher