Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Hot Springs, Arkansas


The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 46.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,341 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Boston, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower

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