Bigfork, Montana vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 3.0% cheaper than Bigfork, Montana.

You would need a salary of $48,491 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bigfork, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is cheaper than Bigfork, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Big Bear Lake
than in Bigfork, Montana
Bigfork, MT vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Bigfork, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher