What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Downers Grove, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Downers Grove, Illinois?

A salary of $60,000 in Downers Grove, Illinois should increase to $73,513 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.

DOWNERS GROVE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Downers Grove, Illinois vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 22.5% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,513 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Downers Grove, Illinois

Downers Grove, IL vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Downers Grove, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.4% higher

Commute

14.9% lower

Health

36.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Downers Grove, Illinois vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Downers Grove, IL vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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