Batesville, AR vs Dumas, AR

Dumas is moderately more affordable than Batesville, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Batesville scores 69 compared to 62 for Dumas, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Batesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batesville is $821/month compared to $761/month in Dumas — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dumas is more affordable at $90,800 median vs $159,200.

Median household income in Batesville is $54,424 compared to $34,938 in Dumas (+55.8%). While Batesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Batesville spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Dumas.