Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 28.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $107,557 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  44.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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