Merced, California vs. Big Bear City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear City, California is 2.1% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $161,569 in Big Bear City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear City, California is cheaper than Merced, California
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
27% cheaper in Big Bear City
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Big Bear City, CA
Compared to Merced, Big Bear City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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