HEAD TO HEAD
Hot Springs vs Little Rock
Little Rock leads Hot Springs on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Hot Springs, AR
wins 0 of 5 factors
Little Rock, AR
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Hot Springs | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 91 | 92 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 85 | 85 |
| Climate comfort | 81 | 83 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 54 | 55 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 5 | 81 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Hot Springs | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $245K | $231K |
| Typical rent | $1,266/mo | $1,246/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.3°C | 16.8°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.4 kWh/m²/day | 4.44 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #392 | #81 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.