Petaluma, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 13.0% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $86,975 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Petaluma, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher