Cost of Living Calculator - Alamo, California vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 58.4% cheaper than Alamo, California.

You would need a salary of $31,237 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Alamo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Alamo, California
Alamo, CA vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Alamo, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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