South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Reno, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 14.1% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $68,701 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Reno
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Reno, NV
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Reno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower