Reno, Nevada vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 16.4% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $37,542 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Reno, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher