Medford, Massachusetts vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 8.2% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $108,314 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Medford, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  44.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower