Anchorage, Alaska vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 21.5% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $182,198 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Anchorage, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower