Tehachapi, California vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 44.7% more expensive than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $75,248 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Tehachapi, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher