Wichita, Kansas vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 72.7% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $120,870 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Wichita, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher