Cupertino, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 60.0% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $20,003 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Cupertino, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher