Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Big Bear Lake, California


The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 56.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $21,865 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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