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

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Sacramento, California?

A salary of $35,000 in Sacramento, California should increase to $40,555 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.

SACRAMENTO vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Sacramento, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 15.9% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $40,555 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

36.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.7% higher

Commute

15.2% lower

Health

24.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Sacramento, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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