Alexander, AR vs Beebe, AR

Beebe is moderately more affordable than Alexander, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Alexander scores 75 compared to 68 for Beebe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alexander can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alexander is $1,017/month compared to $774/month in Beebe — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beebe has cheaper rent, Alexander actually has lower median home values ($157,700 vs $163,400).

Median household income in Alexander is $69,022 compared to $56,424 in Beebe (+22.3%). While Alexander is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alexander spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Beebe.