Tehachapi, California vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 28.0% more expensive than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $129,257 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Tehachapi, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher