Big Bear Lake, California vs. Big Bear City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 12.9% cheaper than Big Bear Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $43,566 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is cheaper than Big Bear Lake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Big Bear City
than in Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Lake, CA vs. Big Bear City, CA
Compared to Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower