Red Oak, Iowa vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 55.6% more expensive than Red Oak, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,794 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Oak, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than Red Oak, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in Red Oak, Iowa
Red Oak, IA vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Red Oak, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher