Atkins, AR vs Monticello, AR

Monticello is moderately more affordable than Atkins, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Atkins scores 66 compared to 62 for Monticello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atkins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atkins is $858/month compared to $676/month in Monticello — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Monticello has cheaper rent, Atkins actually has lower median home values ($108,300 vs $128,900).

Median household income in Atkins is $58,299 compared to $27,998 in Monticello (+108.2%). While Atkins is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atkins spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 29% in Monticello.