What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Morehead City, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 87% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Morehead City, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Morehead City, North Carolina should increase to $112,420 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.

MOREHEAD CITY vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Morehead City, North Carolina vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 49.9% more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $112,420 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Morehead City, North Carolina

Morehead City, NC vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Morehead City, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

101.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.7% higher

Commute

76.6% higher

Health

0.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Morehead City, North Carolina vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Morehead City, NC vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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