Owatonna, Minnesota vs. Big Bear City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 24.2% more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $124,221 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Big Bear City
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. Big Bear City, CA
Compared to Owatonna, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  62.5% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher