What is a pro or con of living in Big Bear Lake, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 9% cheaper in Big Bear Lake.

What salary do I need to live in Big Bear Lake, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $39,475 in Big Bear Lake, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. BIG BEAR LAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 21.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $39,475 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Big Bear Lake, CA

Compared to Washington, Big Bear Lake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

36.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

15.2% lower

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Big Bear Lake, CA

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