South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Silver City, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Silver City, New Mexico is 44.8% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $41,412 in Silver City, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver City, New Mexico is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Silver City
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Silver City, NM
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Silver City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  33.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower