Arcadia, OK vs Tupelo, OK

Tupelo is moderately more affordable than Arcadia, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Arcadia scores 67 compared to 62 for Tupelo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arcadia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arcadia is $725/month compared to $875/month in Tupelo — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arcadia has cheaper rent, Tupelo actually has lower median home values ($55,300 vs $162,500).

Median household income in Arcadia is $59,583 compared to $40,893 in Tupelo (+45.7%). While Arcadia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arcadia spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.7% in Tupelo.