Beebe, AR vs Hot Springs Village, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Beebe is 22% cheaper than Hot Springs Village. With a cost index of 68 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Beebe to Hot Springs Village should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beebe is $774/month compared to $1,167/month in Hot Springs Village — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beebe is more affordable at $163,400 median vs $262,000.

Median household income in Beebe is $56,424 compared to $69,953 in Hot Springs Village (-19.3%). The higher salaries in Hot Springs Village partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Beebe spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Hot Springs Village.