Big Bear Lake, California vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 18.4% cheaper than Big Bear Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $40,791 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is cheaper than Big Bear Lake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Boone
than in Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Lake, CA vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Big Bear Lake, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% lower
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower