Big Stone Gap, Virginia vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 12.1% more expensive than Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,046 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is more expensive than Big Stone Gap, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Hot Springs
than in Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Big Stone Gap, VA vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Big Stone Gap, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher