South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Rochester Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester Hills, Michigan is 20.0% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $39,993 in Rochester Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester Hills, Michigan is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Rochester Hills
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Rochester Hills, MI
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Rochester Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  38.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher