| | St. Cloud, MN | Big Bear City, CA | United States |
| Overall | 89.9 | 118.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.0 | 97.7 | 100 |
| Health | 75.5 | 88.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 72.2 | 108.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $218,600 | $404,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,840.0% | 10,720.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.4 | 107.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.5 | 110.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
DID YOU KNOW?
In order to keep your same standard of living your salary can vary greatly - whether you buy or rent, require child care, or want to include taxes. This is why we are now offering a Premium Salary & Cost of Living Calculator.
Our Premium Calculator Includes:
- Compare Cities cost of living across 9 different categories
- Personal salary calculations can optionally include Home ownership or rental, Child care, and Taxes (with details on state and local sales, income, property and automobile taxes)
- Includes the cost of Child Care for toddlers or infants, at a day care center or home care
- Grocery prices, detailed for 29 staple items in six categories
- Difference in cost of Utilities, including electric, gas and fuel oil
- Health Care Premiums and hospital expenses for major surgeries
- Taxes, Fees and Expenses you should know about, such as local car insurance rates, automobile taxes and registration, commuting costs.
- and 100s of other items you should consider before you relocate
Upgrade to Premium |
See Example
View More Data >
Reviews for St. Cloud 
11 Reviews
The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people More
Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your More
A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the More
Start Your Review of St. Cloud
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
Start Your Review of Big Bear City
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
| Compare City | Compared To This City | |
| Leesburg, Virginia | Warrenton, Virginia | Compare |
| Pensacola, Florida | Freeport, Illinois | Compare |
| Tracy, California | Martinez, California | Compare |
| Tavares, Florida | Racine, Wisconsin | Compare |
| Cody, Wyoming | Garden Valley, Idaho | Compare |
| Calhan, Colorado | Knightdale, North Carolina | Compare |
| Brattleboro, Vermont | Nederland, Colorado | Compare |
| Kennesaw, Georgia | Lincoln, Nebraska | Compare |
| Sea Isle City, New Jersey | Brigantine, New Jersey | Compare |
| Butte-Silver Bow, Montana | Westminster, Colorado | Compare |
| San Diego, California | Bettendorf, Iowa | Compare |
| Port Charlotte, Florida | Bangor, Maine | Compare |
| Eugene, Oregon | Carson City, Nevada | Compare |
| Salem, Oregon | Donaldsonville, Louisiana | Compare |
| Gardnerville, Nevada | Santa Maria, California | Compare |
| Santa Cruz, California | Elmore, Vermont | Compare |
| Irving, Texas | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | Compare |
| Penn Valley, California | Sausalito, California | Compare |
| Lafayette, Indiana | Sunnyvale, California | Compare |
| Meridian, Idaho | Palm Bay, Florida | Compare |