South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pagosa Springs, Colorado is 29.9% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $35,060 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pagosa Springs, Colorado is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Pagosa Springs
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Pagosa Springs, CO
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Pagosa Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  38.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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