Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 67.4% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $179,059 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.4% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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