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

Median Home Cost is 62% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Lowell, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Lowell, Massachusetts should increase to $61,528 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.

LOWELL vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lowell, Massachusetts vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 23.1% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,528 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell, MA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Lowell, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

4.5% higher

Health

46.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Lowell, Massachusetts vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lowell, MA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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