Mammoth Lakes, California vs. Big Bear City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 19.2% cheaper than Mammoth Lakes, California.

You would need a salary of $40,406 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mammoth Lakes, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is cheaper than Mammoth Lakes, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Big Bear City
than in Mammoth Lakes, California
Mammoth Lakes, CA vs. Big Bear City, CA
Compared to Mammoth Lakes, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower