What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Saranac Lake, New York?

Median Home Cost is 140% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Saranac Lake, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Saranac Lake, New York should increase to $80,791 in South Lake Tahoe, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SARANAC LAKE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Saranac Lake, New York vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 61.6% more expensive than Saranac Lake, New York.

You would need a salary of $80,791 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saranac Lake, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Saranac Lake, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Saranac Lake, New York

Saranac Lake, NY vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Saranac Lake, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

199.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

48.7% higher

Health

17.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Saranac Lake, New York vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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