Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 49.0% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $127,442 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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