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Buda, TX vs South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Are people in South Lake Tahoe older or younger than people in Buda?
- The Median Age in South Lake Tahoe is 2.8 years older than in Buda.

Are housing costs cheaper in South Lake Tahoe or Buda?
- South Lake Tahoe housing costs are 50.3% more expensive than Buda housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, South Lake Tahoe or Buda?
- The average commute for residents of South Lake Tahoe is 18.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Buda.

Things to do in Buda?
Buda is an incorporated town situated within Hays County, Texas boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Railroad Depot Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Jacob's Well Natural Area has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also several shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

Things to do in South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe, CA lies on the California/Nevada state line at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The area offers beautiful views of Lake Tahoe as well as skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports in nearby ski resorts such as Squaw Valley USA or Alpine Meadows Ski Resort.

 Buda, TXSouth Lake Tahoe, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,355329,725,481
 Median Income$87,571  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$437,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.2  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for South Lake Tahoe    10 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Pretty boring town. Very run down and seedy too. Lake is nothing special either. I much prefer the Pacific coast or even the Atlantic coast or great  More

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Seriously I don't get what the big deal about this dump is everything is grossly overpriced scenery is boring and not at all interesting very boring nothing to do very  More

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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful place to live. This site has most of the details wrong, has somehow lumped it together with Sacramento. Elevation is 6250 feet at the lake. Weather is cold in  More

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