Bauxite, AR vs Fairfield Bay, AR

Fairfield Bay is moderately more affordable than Bauxite, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Bauxite scores 75 compared to 71 for Fairfield Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bauxite can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bauxite is $913/month compared to $888/month in Fairfield Bay — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfield Bay is more affordable at $157,300 median vs $196,300.

Median household income in Bauxite is $72,778 compared to $54,735 in Fairfield Bay (+33%). While Bauxite is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bauxite spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Fairfield Bay.