Stowe, Vermont vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 11.2% more expensive than Stowe, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $55,604 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stowe, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Stowe, Vermont
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
72% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Stowe, Vermont
Stowe, VT vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Stowe, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher