Spokane, Washington vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 42.9% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,450 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Spokane, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.8% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  52.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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