What is a pro or con of living in Lakewood, Californiacompared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in Lakewood.

What salary do I need to live in Lakewood, California copmared to South Lake Tahoe, California?

A salary of $75,000 in South Lake Tahoe, California should increase to $83,304 in Lakewood, 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.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE vs. LAKEWOOD
Cost of Living Comparison

South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 11.1% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $83,304 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Lakewood
than in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Lakewood, CA

Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Lakewood is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

30.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% lower

Commute

51.6% higher

Health

32.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Lakewood, CA

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