Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Hot Springs, Arkansas


The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 59.5% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $20,270 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Santa Cruz, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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