South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Truckee, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Truckee, California is 22.9% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $61,462 in Truckee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Truckee, 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
49% more expensive in Truckee
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Truckee, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Truckee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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)
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher