Cost of Living Calculator - Morro Bay, California vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 9.0% cheaper than Morro Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $68,266 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, CA vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Morro Bay, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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