South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Olympia, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olympia, Washington is 20.6% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $39,709 in Olympia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olympia, Washington is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Olympia
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South_Lake_Tahoe, CA vs. Olympia, WA
Compared to South_Lake_Tahoe, Olympia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower