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Batesville, AR vs Eureka Springs, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Eureka Springs or is it cheaper to live in Batesville?
- Eureka Springs is 7.0% more expensive than Batesville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Eureka Springs or Batesville?
- Eureka Springs housing costs are 84.7% more expensive than Batesville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Batesville or is Health Care more affordable in Eureka Springs.
- Health related expenses are 1.2% less in Eureka Springs.
 Batesville, AREureka Springs, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.3100
 Food & Groceries92.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.6100
 Housing36.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$258,900$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.4100
 Miscellaneous76.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Batesville    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved to Ark 9 years ago to Hot Springs Village. I've visited a lot of places over those 9 years and I really like the state overall. If I didn't live in HSV, I  More

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I disagree that Batesville is going nowhere. I was born and raised here. I also happen to work for the Chamber of Commerce in the area, so I can guarantee that  More

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Over 16 years ago

I grew up in Batesville, moved away for college when I was 18. It is sad this city has not progressed any since I left. It doesn't seem like they are fighting very  More

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Reviews for Eureka Springs    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This is not an easy city to live in. I don't know where you get your data for housing costs, but it's far from accurate. There are no $470.00 studios. People pay $600.00  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is not anything like I remember. Keep in mind your waiter most likely has a doctorate. Depending on your lifestyle....it's a blue spot in a RED state.   More

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Visited as tourists since 1980. Bought a victorian here in 2015. Thought this was awesome. Turned out awesome on the negative scale. House that old certainly needs work  More

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