Pasadena, Texas vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 54.2% more expensive than Pasadena, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,079 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Pasadena, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Pasadena, Texas
Pasadena, TX vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Pasadena, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% higher
      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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher