Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 24.2% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $37,917 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Pasadena, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  48.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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