Columbia, South Carolina vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 2.4% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,633 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
16% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Columbia, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% lower
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower