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

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Los Angeles.

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

A salary of $34,000 in South Lake Tahoe, California should increase to $42,518 in Los Angeles, 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. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 25.1% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $42,518 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, 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
38% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.5% lower

Commute

61.1% higher

Health

30.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA

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