Big Bear Lake, California vs. Ketchum, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ketchum, Idaho is 38.9% more expensive than Big Bear Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $104,205 in Ketchum, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ketchum, Idaho is more expensive than Big Bear Lake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Ketchum
than in Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Lake, CA vs. Ketchum, ID
Compared to Big Bear Lake, Ketchum is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher