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

Median Home Cost is 10% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Elk Grove, California should increase to $77,248 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.

ELK GROVE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Elk Grove, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 3.0% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $77,248 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Elk Grove, California

Elk Grove, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Elk Grove, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.2% higher

Commute

19.8% lower

Health

24.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

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Elk Grove, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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