Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Hot Springs, Arkansas


The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 19.4% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,283 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Raleigh, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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