South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 38.8% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $61,249 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Pocatello
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower