Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 74.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $130,626 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Charleston, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.2% higher
      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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher

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