Oakland, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 20.2% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $119,745 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Oakland, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower