Portland, Oregon vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 10.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,902 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Portland, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower