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Bella Vista, AR vs New Roads, LA

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Is it cheaper to live in New Roads or is it cheaper to live in Bella Vista?
- New Roads is 1.9% more expensive than Bella Vista.

Which city has more affordable housing, New Roads or Bella Vista?
- New Roads housing costs are 19.7% less expensive than Bella Vista housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bella Vista or is Health Care more affordable in New Roads.
- Health related expenses are 29.6% more in New Roads.
 Bella Vista, ARNew Roads, LAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock93.3100
 Food & Groceries97.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock119.1100
 Housing83.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$139,500$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock106.9100
 Miscellaneous90.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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

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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

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Over 5 years ago

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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Reviews for New Roads    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Great food and quaint feel. The cajun influence is understated, and the location of New Roads on the oxbow lake of False River makes it a very desirable  More

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