Cost of Living Calculator - Big Bear Lake, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 2.1% more expensive than Big Bear Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $76,599 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Big Bear Lake, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Lake, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Big Bear Lake, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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