Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 44.5% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,393 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Durham, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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