San Mateo, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 43.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $168,675 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to San Mateo, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower