Prescott, Arizona vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 15.4% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $86,548 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Prescott, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher