Cost of Living Calculator - Big Bear City, California vs Palm Desert, California


The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 19.2% more expensive than Big Bear City, California.

You would need a salary of $89,406 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Big Bear City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Big Bear City, California
Big Bear City, CA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Big Bear City, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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