Hot Springs, Arkansas vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 2.5% cheaper than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $97,455 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Decatur
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Hot Springs, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower