New York, New York vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 16.4% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $41,785 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to New York, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower