South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 19.1% more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $47,637 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Seattle
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.0% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher