Carson City, Nevada vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 7.4% more expensive than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $53,704 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is more expensive than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Big Bear Lake
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Carson City, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher