San Jose, California vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 61.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $12,279 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to San Jose, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower