2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Rock Springs, WY 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 Rock Springs?
- Hot Springs Village is 11.2% less expensive than Rock Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hot Springs Village or Rock Springs?
- Hot Springs Village housing costs are 9.2% less expensive than Rock Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rock Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Hot Springs Village.
- Health related expenses are 34.5% less in Hot Springs Village.
 Rock Springs, WYHot Springs Village, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.5100
 Food & Groceries91.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.0100
 Housing83.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$270,400$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock92.3100
 Miscellaneous91.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  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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