Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 26.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $88,272 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher