Sturgis, South Dakota vs. Tehachapi, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tehachapi, California is 13.5% more expensive than Sturgis, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $102,167 in Tehachapi, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tehachapi, California is more expensive than Sturgis, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Tehachapi
than in Sturgis, South Dakota
Sturgis, SD vs. Tehachapi, CA
Compared to Sturgis, Tehachapi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  37.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher