Ash Flat, AR vs Cushman, AR

Cushman is moderately more affordable than Ash Flat, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Ash Flat scores 62 compared to 55 for Cushman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ash Flat can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ash Flat is $783/month compared to $464/month in Cushman — a 69% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cushman has cheaper rent, Ash Flat actually has lower median home values ($87,200 vs $115,700).

Median household income in Ash Flat is $48,036 compared to $42,411 in Cushman (+13.3%). The higher salaries in Ash Flat partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ash Flat spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Cushman.