Sacramento, California vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 2.2% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $73,336 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower