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


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 23.1% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $92,337 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Chico, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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