Carmel Valley Village, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 31.9% cheaper than Carmel Valley Village, California.

You would need a salary of $34,034 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel Valley Village, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Carmel Valley Village, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Carmel Valley Village, California
Carmel Valley Village, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Carmel Valley Village, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher