Austin, Texas vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 36.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $22,315 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Austin, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower