| | Branson, MO | Bella Vista, AR | United States |
| Overall | 80.0 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.0 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Health | 102.8 | 91.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 59.3 | 83.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $250,900 | $308,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,830.0% | 9,470.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 69.8 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 73.1 | 90.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard More
It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here. More
Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are More
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Reviews for Bella Vista 
18 Reviews
Fantastic area with tons of outdoor activities and private amenities: 7 lakes, 3 pools, miles of hiking and biking trails, golf courses, pickle ball, tennis, frisbee More
Just moved to Arkanss earlier this year from Washington state. We are originally from the lower part of the U.S. and have lived in a few states over the last 12 years. More
Bella Vista is a lovely place, with a low cost of living (but increasing all the time) and extremely low crime rate. The town has Five decent golf courses, good for a More
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