Ridgecrest, California vs. Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas is 6.2% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $46,878 in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Hot Springs Village
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Hot Springs Village, AR
Compared to Ridgecrest, Hot Springs Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher