Hot Springs, AR vs Rogers, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hot Springs is 22.4% cheaper than Rogers. With a cost index of 70 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hot Springs to Rogers should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hot Springs is $902/month compared to $1,182/month in Rogers — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hot Springs is more affordable at $156,900 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Hot Springs is $46,441 compared to $82,993 in Rogers (-44%). While Rogers 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 17.1% in Rogers.