Beebe, AR vs Elm Springs, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Beebe is 24% cheaper than Elm Springs. With a cost index of 68 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Beebe to Elm Springs should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beebe is $774/month compared to $908/month in Elm Springs — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beebe is more affordable at $163,400 median vs $362,400.

Median household income in Beebe is $56,424 compared to $112,917 in Elm Springs (-50%). While Elm Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beebe spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 9.6% in Elm Springs.