Falmouth, Massachusetts vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 10.4% cheaper than Falmouth, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,816 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Falmouth, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Falmouth, Massachusetts
Falmouth, MA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Falmouth, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% lower
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower