San Jose, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 34.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $31,457 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to San Jose, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher