What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 113% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $58,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $90,002 in South Lake Tahoe, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 55.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $90,002 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Albuquerque, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

119.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.1% higher

Commute

14.8% higher

Health

61.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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