Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Big Bear City, California


The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 51.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $36,145 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Big Bear City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Big Bear City, CA
Compared to San Jose, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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