Kalispell, Montana vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 29.7% more expensive than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $97,307 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Kalispell, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Kalispell, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% higher
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher