Abilene, Texas vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 77.7% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $124,376 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Abilene, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher