South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Mesquite, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesquite, Nevada is 27.6% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $54,294 in Mesquite, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Nevada is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Mesquite
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Mesquite, NV
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower