Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Wasilla, Alaska


The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 20.2% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $59,830 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Wasilla
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Wasilla, AK
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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