West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas is 1.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,012 in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Hot Springs Village
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Hot Springs Village, AR
Compared to West Des Moines, Hot Springs Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher