Oceanside, California vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 43.5% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $28,234 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Oceanside, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower