Altus, AR vs Bay, AR

Altus is moderately more affordable than Bay, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Altus scores 60 compared to 70 for Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altus is $657/month compared to $1,013/month in Bay — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Altus has cheaper rent, Bay actually has lower median home values ($109,000 vs $110,500).

Median household income in Altus is $37,656 compared to $58,000 in Bay (-35.1%). While Bay is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altus spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Bay.