Cost of Living Calculator - Big Bear City, California vs Red Oak, Iowa


The cost of living in Red Oak, Iowa is 34.4% cheaper than Big Bear City, California.

You would need a salary of $49,238 in Red Oak, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Red Oak, Iowa is cheaper than Big Bear City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Red Oak
than in Big Bear City, California
Big_Bear_City, CA vs Red_Oak, IA
Compared to Big_Bear_City, Red_Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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