Big Bear Lake, California vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 29.8% cheaper than Big Bear Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $70,227 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Big Bear Lake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Lake, CA vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Big Bear Lake, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower