Brooklyn, New York vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 23.7% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $57,214 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower