San Francisco, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 42.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $265,614 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
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  Personal
  11.4% lower
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