Atkins, AR vs Plumerville, AR

Plumerville is moderately more affordable than Atkins, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Atkins scores 66 compared to 62 for Plumerville, 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 $706/month in Plumerville — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Plumerville has cheaper rent, Atkins actually has lower median home values ($108,300 vs $112,100).

Median household income in Atkins is $58,299 compared to $38,438 in Plumerville (+51.7%). 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 22% in Plumerville.