What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Mammoth Lakes, California?

Childcare is 44% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Mammoth Lakes, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Mammoth Lakes, California should increase to $109,906 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.

MAMMOTH LAKES vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mammoth Lakes, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 9.9% more expensive than Mammoth Lakes, California.

You would need a salary of $109,906 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mammoth Lakes, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Mammoth Lakes, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
44% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Mammoth Lakes, California

Mammoth Lakes, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Mammoth Lakes, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

18.3% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Mammoth Lakes, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mammoth Lakes, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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