Point Arena, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 6.7% more expensive than Point Arena, California.

You would need a salary of $53,371 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Point Arena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Point Arena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Point Arena, California
Point Arena, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Point Arena, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher