Alpine, California vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 27.1% cheaper than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $36,428 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Alpine, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower