Salina, Kansas vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 89.1% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $141,846 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Salina, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.1% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  264.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  67.9% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher