Fresno, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 36.4% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $68,199 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Fresno, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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)
  80.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher