East End, AR vs Hot Springs Village, AR

East End is moderately more affordable than Hot Springs Village, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. East End scores 77 compared to 87 for Hot Springs Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hot Springs Village can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East End is $953/month compared to $1,167/month in Hot Springs Village — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East End is more affordable at $206,000 median vs $262,000.

Median household income in East End is $77,122 compared to $69,953 in Hot Springs Village (+10.2%). East End offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of East End spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Hot Springs Village.