Cost of Living Calculator - Amarillo, Texas vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 81.1% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,056 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Amarillo, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% higher
      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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher

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