What is a pro or con of living in South Lake Tahoe, Californiacompared to Big Bear Lake, California?

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

What salary do I need to live in South Lake Tahoe, California copmared to Big Bear Lake, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Big Bear Lake, California should increase to $59,251 in South Lake Tahoe, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BIG BEAR LAKE vs. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Big Bear Lake, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 18.5% more expensive than Big Bear Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $59,251 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear Lake, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, 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
12% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Big Bear Lake, California

Big Bear Lake, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Big Bear Lake, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

10.5% lower

Health

46.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Big Bear Lake, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Big Bear Lake, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

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