Santa Clara, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 40.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $53,939 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher