What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 222% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $125,059 in South Lake Tahoe, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBIA vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 66.7% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $125,059 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Columbia, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

226.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

34.3% higher

Health

11.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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