Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 70.1% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $44,806 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Los Altos, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.1% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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