Bakersfield, California vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 20.2% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $75,798 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Bakersfield, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower