Hot Springs, AR vs Hot Springs Village, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hot Springs is 19.1% cheaper than Hot Springs Village. With a cost index of 70 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hot Springs to Hot Springs Village should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hot Springs is $902/month compared to $1,167/month in Hot Springs Village — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hot Springs is more affordable at $156,900 median vs $262,000.

Median household income in Hot Springs is $46,441 compared to $69,953 in Hot Springs Village (-33.6%). 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 Hot Springs spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Hot Springs Village.