Bothell, Washington vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 15.5% cheaper than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,236 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Bothell, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.5% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower