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SANTA CRUZ vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Cruz, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is
30.8%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$34,619
in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, South Lake Tahoe is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
50.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
18.6% higher
Commute
7.1% lower
Health
18.1% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.2% higher
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