What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Louisville, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 186% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Louisville, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Louisville, Kentucky should increase to $78,540 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.

LOUISVILLE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Louisville, Kentucky vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 57.1% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $78,540 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville, KY vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Louisville, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

177.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.5% higher

Commute

0.6% lower

Health

36.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.8% higher

Cost of Food

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