Missoula, Montana vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 6.1% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $53,033 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Big Bear Lake
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Missoula, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher