South Burlington, Vermont vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 29.4% more expensive than South Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $226,423 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than South Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in South Burlington, Vermont
South Burlington, VT vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to South Burlington, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% higher
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower