Susanville, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 56.7% more expensive than Susanville, California.

You would need a salary of $89,101 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Susanville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Susanville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Susanville, California
Susanville, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Susanville, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher