Monroe, North Carolina vs. Big Bear City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 9.7% more expensive than Monroe, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,822 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is more expensive than Monroe, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Big Bear City
than in Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe, NC vs. Big Bear City, CA
Compared to Monroe, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower