Tehachapi, California vs. Grants, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grants, New Mexico is 33.4% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $33,318 in Grants, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grants, New Mexico is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Grants
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Grants, NM
Compared to Tehachapi, Grants is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% lower
      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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower