Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 16.3% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $83,747 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Tacoma
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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