Whidbey Island Station, Washington vs. Big Bear City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 12.5% more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington.

You would need a salary of $84,365 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whidbey Island Station, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is more expensive than Whidbey Island Station, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
62% more expensive in Big Bear City
than in Whidbey Island Station, Washington
Whidbey Island Station, WA vs. Big Bear City, CA
Compared to Whidbey Island Station, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% higher
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.7% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower