Tehachapi, California vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 22.3% more expensive than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $587,070 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Austin
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Tehachapi, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower