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

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 Porterville, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Porterville, California should increase to $109,621 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.

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PORTERVILLE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Porterville, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 46.2% more expensive than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $109,621 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Porterville, California
• 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 Porterville, California

Porterville, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Porterville, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

125.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

10.8% higher

Health

11.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% higher

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