San Marcos, California vs. Big Bear City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 33.3% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $33,333 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Big Bear City
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Big Bear City, CA
Compared to San Marcos, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower