Cost of Living Calculator - Hot Springs, Arkansas vs Dallas, Texas


The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 22.4% more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $73,455 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Dallas
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs Dallas, TX
Compared to Hot Springs, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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