Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs South Lake Tahoe, California


The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 42.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $57,169 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% lower
      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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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