Beebe, AR vs Huntsville, AR

Huntsville is moderately more affordable than Beebe, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Beebe scores 68 compared to 62 for Huntsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beebe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beebe is $774/month compared to $591/month in Huntsville — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Huntsville is more affordable at $146,300 median vs $163,400.

Median household income in Beebe is $56,424 compared to $52,472 in Huntsville (+7.5%). The higher salaries in Beebe partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Beebe spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.5% in Huntsville.