What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Oak Ridge, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 154% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Oak Ridge, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee should increase to $82,882 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.

OAK RIDGE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 65.8% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $82,882 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Oak Ridge, TN vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Oak Ridge, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

65.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

229.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.2% higher

Commute

20.7% higher

Health

32.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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