Santa Barbara, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 35.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $84,061 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
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  35.3% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
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  Personal
  4.2% higher
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