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SANTA BARBARA vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is
35.3%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$64,016
in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, South Lake Tahoe is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
35.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
6.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
61.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
22.9% higher
Commute
5.8% higher
Health
14.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.2% higher
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