Hot Springs, Arkansas vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 138.2% more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $119,091 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
469% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Hot Springs, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.2% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  543.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher