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Branson, MO vs Hot Springs Village, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Hot Springs Village or is it cheaper to live in Branson?
- Hot Springs Village is 4.4% more expensive than Branson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hot Springs Village or Branson?
- Hot Springs Village housing costs are 27.7% more expensive than Branson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Branson or is Health Care more affordable in Hot Springs Village.
- Health related expenses are 6.6% less in Hot Springs Village.
 Branson, MOHot Springs Village, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.5100
 Food & Groceries96.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.0100
 Housing59.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$270,400$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock92.3100
 Miscellaneous73.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  More

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Reviews for Hot Springs Village    16 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We’ve been coming here for nearly 30 years. Bought a house on Lake Balboa 3 years ago and love the neighbors, golf, restaurants and location. Many lakes in this gated  More

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I have moved into Hot Springs Village less than 2 months ago. Within that 2 month time period I have had the POA compliance authorities come to tell me I was out of  More

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1. Cost of living is lower than most other states, especially property taxes. 2. Icy and snowy weather is infrequent. 3. Hurricane evacuations are not an issue you  More

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