Hot Springs, Arkansas vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 0.8% cheaper than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $19,830 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
10% more expensive in Springfield
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Hot Springs, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower