Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Big Bear City, California


The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 26.5% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $55,145 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Big Bear City
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Big Bear City, CA
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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