Arlington, Virginia vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 12.8% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,393 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Arlington, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower