South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Juneau, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Juneau, Alaska is 18.9% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $40,525 in Juneau, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Juneau, Alaska is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Juneau
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Juneau, AK
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Juneau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher