Shawnee, Kansas vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 20.1% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $15,988 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Shawnee, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower