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

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Puyallup, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Puyallup, Washington should increase to $56,091 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.

PUYALLUP vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Puyallup, Washington vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 12.2% more expensive than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,091 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Puyallup, Washington

Puyallup, WA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Puyallup, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

48.9% higher

Commute

17.2% lower

Health

46.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Puyallup, Washington vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Puyallup, WA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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