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

Median Home Cost is 372% more expensive in Palo Alto.

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

A salary of $67,600 in South Lake Tahoe, California should increase to $207,646 in Palo Alto, 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.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 207.2% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $207,646 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

207.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

560.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.9% lower

Commute

37.0% higher

Health

16.5% lower

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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