Columbia, Maryland vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 19.1% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,552 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Columbia, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  49.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower