Yakima, Washington vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 51.7% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,506 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Yakima, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  48.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher