What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Santa Fe, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Santa Fe, New Mexico?

A salary of $80,000 in Santa Fe, New Mexico should increase to $98,877 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.

SANTA FE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 23.6% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $98,877 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Santa Fe, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% higher

Commute

27.9% higher

Health

56.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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