South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 8.9% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $106,694 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
34% more expensive in Boston
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher