Houston, Texas vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 47.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,770 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Houston, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher