Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Big Bear Lake, California


The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 16.6% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $116,569 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Big Bear Lake
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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