Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Hot Springs, Arkansas


The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 67.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $26,337 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Hot Springs, AR
Compared to San Mateo, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  47.4% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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