What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 263% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

A salary of $100,000 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin should increase to $166,352 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.

MILWAUKEE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 66.4% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $166,352 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Milwaukee, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

263.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

0.5% higher

Health

38.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

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