Hot Springs, Arkansas vs. Melissa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melissa, Texas is 28.2% more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $64,121 in Melissa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melissa, Texas is more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Melissa
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs. Melissa, TX
Compared to Hot Springs, Melissa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower