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

Median Home Cost is 196% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

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

A salary of $170,000 in Kansas City, Missouri should increase to $272,503 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.

KANSAS CITY vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Kansas City, Missouri vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 60.3% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $272,503 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, MO vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Kansas City, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.4% higher

Commute

15.7% higher

Health

26.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Kansas City, Missouri vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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