Dayton, Montana vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 59.9% more expensive than Dayton, Montana.

You would need a salary of $79,966 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Dayton, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Dayton, Montana
Dayton, MT vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Dayton, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.6% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher