Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Big Bear City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 15.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $86,816 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Big Bear City
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Big Bear City, CA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher