Arnett, OK vs Stuart, OK

Arnett is moderately more affordable than Stuart, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Arnett scores 56 compared to 60 for Stuart, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stuart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arnett is $579/month compared to $725/month in Stuart — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arnett has cheaper rent, Stuart actually has lower median home values ($80,000 vs $88,400).

Median household income in Arnett is $50,735 compared to $61,250 in Stuart (-17.2%). While Stuart is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arnett spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in Stuart.