South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Mammoth Lakes, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mammoth Lakes, California is 9.0% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $45,493 in Mammoth Lakes, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mammoth Lakes, California is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Mammoth Lakes
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Mammoth Lakes, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Mammoth Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower