Fairfax, Virginia vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 4.9% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,537 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
19% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Fairfax, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower