South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 21.4% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $51,068 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Carson City
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower