South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 13.7% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $181,235 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Sacramento
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower