Walnut Creek, California vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 39.9% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $66,122 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% lower
      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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower