Big Bear City, California vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is 41.8% more expensive than Big Bear City, California.

You would need a salary of $106,347 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Big Bear City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Steamboat Springs
than in Big Bear City, California
Big Bear City, CA vs. Steamboat Springs, CO
Compared to Big Bear City, Steamboat Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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