Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 7.2% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $46,404 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Tehachapi
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower