Tehachapi, California vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 3.2% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $48,393 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
25% cheaper in Salem
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Tehachapi, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower