Lahaina, Hawaii vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 26.5% cheaper than Lahaina, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $36,766 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lahaina, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Lahaina, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Lahaina, Hawaii
Lahaina, HI vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Lahaina, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.1% lower
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower