Bakersfield, California vs. Bella Vista, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bella Vista, Arkansas is 10.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $98,830 in Bella Vista, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bella Vista, Arkansas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Bella Vista
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Bella Vista, AR
Compared to Bakersfield, Bella Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower