Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Bella Vista, Arkansas


The cost of living in Bella Vista, Arkansas is 40.2% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $44,836 in Bella Vista, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bella Vista, Arkansas is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Bella Vista
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Bella Vista, AR
Compared to San Marcos, Bella Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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