What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Glen Allen, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Glen Allen, Virginia?

A salary of $150,000 in Glen Allen, Virginia should increase to $197,339 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.

GLEN ALLEN vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Glen Allen, Virginia vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 31.6% more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $197,339 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Glen Allen, Virginia

Glen Allen, VA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Glen Allen, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% higher

Commute

21.7% higher

Health

31.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Glen Allen, Virginia vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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