Irvine, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 22.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $116,703 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Irvine, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher