Boston, Massachusetts vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 8.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,926 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
25% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Boston, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower