Walnut Creek, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 28.8% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $227,947 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower