Lake Geneva, Wisconsin vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 23.5% more expensive than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $129,642 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is more expensive than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Big Bear Lake
than in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Lake Geneva, WI vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Lake Geneva, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher