What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to College Station, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 109% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to College Station, Texas?

A salary of $80,000 in College Station, Texas should increase to $127,367 in South Lake Tahoe, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLLEGE STATION vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

College Station, Texas vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 59.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $127,367 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in College Station, Texas

College Station, TX vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to College Station, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.0% higher

Commute

46.4% higher

Health

28.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

20.4% higher

Cost of Food

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College Station, Texas vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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College Station, TX vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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