Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Big Bear Lake, California


The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 33.1% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $50,161 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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