Tehachapi, California vs. Arcata, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arcata, California is 2.3% more expensive than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $51,134 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Arcata
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Arcata, CA
Compared to Tehachapi, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower