New Bern, North Carolina vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 69.8% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $127,319 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to New Bern, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% higher
      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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher