Medford, Oregon vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 37.7% more expensive than Medford, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $275,464 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Medford, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Medford, Oregon
Medford, OR vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Medford, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher