Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Boise City, Idaho


The cost of living in Boise City, Idaho is 17.3% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $62,012 in Boise City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boise City, Idaho is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Boise City
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Boise City, ID
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Boise City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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