Flagstaff, Arizona vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 18.7% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,920 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Flagstaff, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher