Alpine, Wyoming vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 36.8% more expensive than Alpine, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $68,398 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Alpine, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Alpine, Wyoming
Alpine, WY vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Alpine, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.3% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher