Ankeny, Iowa vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 52.8% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,410 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Ankeny, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher

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