Big Bear Lake, California vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 42.8% more expensive than Big Bear Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $193,649 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Big Bear Lake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Lake, CA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Big Bear Lake, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher