Irvine, California vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 34.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $32,827 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Irvine, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower