What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Los Angeles, California?

Median Home Cost is 27% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Los Angeles, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Los Angeles, California could decrease to $59,974 in South Lake Tahoe, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LOS ANGELES vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Los Angeles, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 20.0% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $59,974 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Los Angeles, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.4% higher

Commute

37.9% lower

Health

43.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Los Angeles, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Los Angeles, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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