Tehachapi, California vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 71.2% more expensive than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $85,586 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Irvine
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Tehachapi, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher