Bauxite, AR vs St. Charles, AR

St. Charles is moderately more affordable than Bauxite, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Bauxite scores 75 compared to 67 for St. Charles, 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 $905/month in St. Charles — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Charles is more affordable at $105,600 median vs $196,300.

Median household income in Bauxite is $72,778 compared to $63,173 in St. Charles (+15.2%). 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 17.2% in St. Charles.