Arkansas City, AR vs Des Arc, AR

Des Arc is moderately more affordable than Arkansas City, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Arkansas City scores 57 compared to 53 for Des Arc, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arkansas City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arkansas City is $619/month compared to $503/month in Des Arc — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Des Arc is more affordable at $86,800 median vs $89,600.

Median household income in Arkansas City is $40,729 compared to $31,328 in Des Arc (+30%). While Arkansas City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arkansas City spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Des Arc.