Vail, Colorado vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 24.5% cheaper than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,856 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Vail, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Vail, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  56.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower