Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Colorado vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 11.6% cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,197 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, CO vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Carbondale, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  59.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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