Tempe, Arizona vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 25.1% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $62,567 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Tempe, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher