Barling, AR vs Lamar, AR

Lamar is moderately more affordable than Barling, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Barling scores 67 compared to 60 for Lamar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barling is $893/month compared to $575/month in Lamar — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lamar has cheaper rent, Barling actually has lower median home values ($125,200 vs $139,500).

Median household income in Barling is $52,009 compared to $41,579 in Lamar (+25.1%). While Barling is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barling spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Lamar.