Elko, Nevada vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 38.5% more expensive than Elko, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $83,127 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elko, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Elko, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Elko, Nevada
Elko, NV vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Elko, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher