Benton, Louisiana vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 13.8% cheaper than Benton, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,103 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Benton, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Benton, Louisiana
Benton, LA vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Benton, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher