South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Mount Shasta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Shasta, California is 25.7% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $37,154 in Mount Shasta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Shasta, California is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Mount Shasta
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Mount Shasta, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Mount Shasta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower