Salina, Kansas vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 42.0% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $71,007 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Salina, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher