Brea, California vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 29.5% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $35,240 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Brea, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower