Bay, AR vs De Queen, AR

De Queen is moderately more affordable than Bay, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Bay scores 70 compared to 61 for De Queen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bay is $1,013/month compared to $705/month in De Queen — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: De Queen is more affordable at $108,500 median vs $109,000.

Median household income in Bay is $58,000 compared to $50,979 in De Queen (+13.8%). The higher salaries in Bay partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bay spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in De Queen.