What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Solvang, California?

Median Home Cost is 40% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Solvang, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Solvang, California could decrease to $59,670 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.

SOLVANG vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Solvang, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 20.4% cheaper than Solvang, California.

You would need a salary of $59,670 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Solvang, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Solvang, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Solvang, California

Solvang, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Solvang, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

3.4% higher

Health

14.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Solvang, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Solvang, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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