What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $40,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $55,039 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.

RALEIGH vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 37.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,039 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Raleigh, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

63.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.9% higher

Commute

15.8% higher

Health

36.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

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