Glenwood Springs, Colorado vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 8.5% cheaper than Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,731 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Glenwood Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Glenwood Springs, CO vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Glenwood Springs, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower