Cost of Living Calculator - Tehachapi, California vs San Marcos, Texas


The cost of living in San Marcos, Texas is 5.4% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $39,737 in San Marcos, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, Texas is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in San Marcos
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs San Marcos, TX
Compared to Tehachapi, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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