Anchorage, Alaska vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 28.9% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $12,802 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Anchorage, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower