South Lake Tahoe, CA Cost of Living


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South Lake Tahoe cost of living score
143.7
More expensive
43.7% higher
than the US average
4.1% lower
than the California average
South Lake Tahoe, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 143.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 43.7% higher than the U.S. average and 4.1% higher than the average for California.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Housing costs in South Lake Tahoe?
A typical home costs $657,600, which is 94.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Lake Tahoe costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 44.3% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford South Lake Tahoe?
To live comfortably in South Lake Tahoe, California, a minimum annual income of $126,000 for a family, and $47,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Lake Tahoe?
The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, CA is higher than the national average with a median home value of $366,200. Utilities and other services are also on the high end for this area due to its popularity as a tourist destination. Groceries also tend to run higher than average. However, given the natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities available in South Lake Tahoe, many people feel that it's worth the cost of living here. With a scenic lake surrounded by majestic mountains and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy year-round, it's not difficult to understand why so many people decide to call South Lake Tahoe their home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth Lake TahoeCaliforniaUnited States
  143.7149.9100.0
  106.2105.1100
  129.098.3100.0
  211.7234.8100.0
  $657,600$733,500$338,100
  110.9%102.4%100.0%
  102.6133.1100.0
  156.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

Pretty boring town. Very run down and seedy too. Lake is nothing special either. I much prefer the Pacific coast or even the Atlantic coast or great  More

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Seriously I don't get what the big deal about this dump is everything is grossly overpriced scenery is boring and not at all interesting very boring nothing to do very  More

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Over 4 years ago

Beautiful place to live. This site has most of the details wrong, has somehow lumped it together with Sacramento. Elevation is 6250 feet at the lake. Weather is cold in  More

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