What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Ellicott City, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Ellicott City, Maryland?

A salary of $75,000 in Ellicott City, Maryland should increase to $76,966 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.

ELLICOTT CITY vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Ellicott City, Maryland vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 2.6% more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $76,966 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Ellicott City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Ellicott City, Maryland

Ellicott City, MD vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Ellicott City, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

5.4% lower

Health

49.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Ellicott City, Maryland vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ellicott City, MD vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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