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

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in San Jose.

What salary do I need to live in San Jose, California copmared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

A salary of $75,001 in South Lake Tahoe, California should increase to $114,444 in San Jose, 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. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison

South Lake Tahoe, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 52.6% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $114,444 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Jose, 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
80% more expensive in San Jose
than in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. San Jose, CA

Compared to South Lake Tahoe, San Jose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

124.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.7% lower

Commute

47.2% higher

Health

16.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% lower

Cost of Food

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South Lake Tahoe, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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