Helena-West Helena, AR vs Hot Springs Village, AR

The cost of living difference between Helena-West Helena, AR and Hot Springs Village, AR is dramatic. Helena-West Helena is 30.6% cheaper than Hot Springs Village, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Helena-West Helena has a cost index of 60 while Hot Springs Village sits at 87, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Helena-West Helena is $774/month compared to $1,167/month in Hot Springs Village — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Helena-West Helena is more affordable at $72,300 median vs $262,000.

Median household income in Helena-West Helena is $32,466 compared to $69,953 in Hot Springs Village (-53.6%). While Hot Springs Village is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Helena-West Helena spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Hot Springs Village.