Houston, Texas vs. Big Bear City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 8.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,241 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Big Bear City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Big Bear City, CA
Compared to Houston, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher