What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 141% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona?

A salary of $100,000 in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona should increase to $135,742 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.

PINETOP LAKESIDE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 35.7% more expensive than Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $135,742 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona

Pinetop Lakeside, AZ vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Pinetop Lakeside, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

67.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.4% higher

Commute

32.7% higher

Health

2.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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