Tacoma, Washington vs. Big Bear City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 12.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,898 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Big Bear City
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Big Bear City, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.1% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower