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South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Moab, UT

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Are people in Moab older or younger than people in South Lake Tahoe?
- The Median Age in Moab is 0.0 years older than in South Lake Tahoe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Moab or South Lake Tahoe?
- Moab housing costs are 21.4% less expensive than South Lake Tahoe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Moab or South Lake Tahoe?
- The average commute for residents of Moab is 0.9 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 Moab?
Living in Moab, UT is an incredible experience. The small town of just under 6,000 people is located in a stunning landscape surrounded by red rock canyons and rolling hills. Moab is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities including mountain biking, hiking, and river sports that attract tourists from around the world. Despite its small size, Moab has a thriving local culture with plenty of shops, restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues for residents to enjoy. Summers are warm and sunny but winters can have snowfall so there is something for everyone all year round. Whether you’re looking for an adventure or just a place to relax and enjoy the scenery, Moab is sure to please.

 South Lake Tahoe, CAMoab, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,329329,725,481
 Median Income$57,976  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$657,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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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