Athens, Ohio vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 3.9% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $51,952 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Hot Springs
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Athens, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher