Pahoa, Hawaii vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 8.4% more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $54,193 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Big Bear Lake
than in Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa, HI vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Pahoa, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.2% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower