Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Poway, California


The cost of living in Poway, California is 24.1% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $93,125 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, 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
52% more expensive in Poway
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Poway, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% higher
      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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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