McAllen, Texas vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 78.8% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,105 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Mcallen, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.8% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% higher