Dallas, Texas vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 39.5% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $209,257 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Dallas, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher