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South Lake Tahoe, CA vs McCall, ID

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Are people in McCall older or younger than people in South Lake Tahoe?
- The Median Age in McCall is 0.2 years younger than in South Lake Tahoe.

Are housing costs cheaper in McCall or South Lake Tahoe?
- McCall housing costs are 10.3% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, McCall or South Lake Tahoe?
- The average commute for residents of McCall is 16.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of South Lake Tahoe.

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.

Things to do in McCall?
Living in McCall, ID is an incredible experience. The small town atmosphere, surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine lakes, make it the perfect place to call home. Summers are mild with hot days and cool nights, while winters bring deep snow and plenty of outdoor activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. There are plenty of trails for hiking as well as nearby rivers for fishing or floating. The community is filled with friendly locals who come together for a variety of events throughout the year such as concerts in the park, farmers markets, and art festivals. With its beautiful surroundings and vibrant culture, McCall is truly a special place to live.

 South Lake Tahoe, CAMcCall, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,832329,725,481
 Median Income$57,976  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$657,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.48  Unlock26.38
Reviews for South Lake Tahoe    10 Reviews

Over 5 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 5 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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Reviews for Mccall    2 Reviews

McCall is a resort town and is a beautiful place located on picturesque Payette Lake and is surrounded by mountains. Summertime weather is relatively mild as McCall sits  More

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Over 11 years ago

I started doing a study on the right amount of sunshine for myself. My study turned out negative for where I am currently living.So I have been looking into Idaho  More

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