Bella Vista, AR vs Hot Springs Village, AR

Hot Springs Village is moderately more affordable than Bella Vista, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Bella Vista scores 93 compared to 87 for Hot Springs Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bella Vista can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bella Vista is $1,316/month compared to $1,167/month in Hot Springs Village — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hot Springs Village is more affordable at $262,000 median vs $262,400.

Median household income in Bella Vista is $85,932 compared to $69,953 in Hot Springs Village (+22.8%). While Bella Vista is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bella Vista spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Hot Springs Village.