South Lake Tahoe, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 13.8% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $153,683 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, 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
26% more expensive in San Diego
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower