Santa Maria, California vs. Bella Vista, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bella Vista, Arkansas is 23.5% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $68,871 in Bella Vista, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bella Vista, Arkansas is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Bella Vista
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Bella Vista, AR
Compared to Santa Maria, Bella Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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