Big Bear Lake, CA Cost of Living


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Big Bear Lake cost of living score
118.6
More expensive
18.6% higher
than the US average
20.9% lower
than the California average
Big Bear Lake, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 118.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% higher than the U.S. average and 20.9% higher than the average for California.

Big Bear Lake, CA

Housing costs in Big Bear Lake?
A typical home costs $586,600, which is 73.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.0% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Big Bear Lake costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 58.1% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Big Bear Lake?
To live comfortably in Big Bear Lake, California, a minimum annual income of $112,320 for a family, and $43,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Big Bear Lake?
Big Bear Lake, CA is an affordable place to live. The cost of living here is about 10% lower than the national average, with housing costs being particularly low. Renters can find a one-bedroom apartment or house for between $650 to $1,000 per month, while homeowners can enjoy low taxes and down payments as low as 5%. Property values are generally low in Big Bear Lake, making it a great place to invest in real estate. Groceries and everyday items tend to be inexpensive too, creating a budget-friendly environment for residents that live here.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBig Bear LakeCaliforniaUnited States
  118.6149.9100.0
  99.7105.1100
  88.198.3100.0
  152.0234.8100.0
  $586,600$733,500$338,100
  107.2%102.4%100.0%
  114.7133.1100.0
  110.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

We moved to Big Bear Lake a couple of years ago from Los Angeles because of my husband's job. It is a somewhat pretty city, the lake is mirky and surrounded by trash,  More

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Over 14 years ago

Big Bear Lake, a beautiful setting in a remote mountain community in Southern California. A draw to tourists from the Los Angeles area for skiing, boating, and mountain  More

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In the San Bernardino mountains of Southern California, this little town has almost everything you would want to see and do. In the spring and summer the lake is filled  More

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