Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 18.9% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,558 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Cambridge, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  44.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower