Houston, Texas vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 24.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,251 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Big Bear Lake
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Houston, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher