What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 219% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $67,095 in South Lake Tahoe, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 34.2% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,095 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

191.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

27.7% lower

Health

26.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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