| | Big Bear City, CA | Black Mountain, NC | United States |
| Overall | 118.6 | 105.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.7 | 102.2 | 100 |
| Health | 88.1 | 122.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 108.1 | 119.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $404,600 | $446,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,720.0% | 9,930.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 107.9 | 83.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.6 | 110.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Big Bear City 
3 Reviews
this place is great for outdoor More
Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to More
beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20 More
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Reviews for Black Mountain 
3 Reviews
I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family More
Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside More
There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC.
You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to More
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