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


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 29.9% cheaper than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $52,575 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Altadena, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  48.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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