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

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Morro Bay.

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

A salary of $75,000 in South Lake Tahoe, California should increase to $82,399 in Morro Bay, 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. MORRO BAY
Cost of Living Comparison

South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 9.9% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $82,399 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Morro Bay, 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
37% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in South Lake Tahoe, California

South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Morro Bay, CA

Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Morro Bay is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

44.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.3% lower

Commute

7.8% lower

Health

15.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% lower

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South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Morro Bay, CA

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