Beebe, AR vs Lincoln, AR

Beebe is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Beebe scores 68 compared to 77 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln 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 $1,080/month in Lincoln — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beebe has cheaper rent, Lincoln actually has lower median home values ($151,000 vs $163,400).

Median household income in Beebe is $56,424 compared to $59,688 in Lincoln (-5.5%). Lincoln does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Beebe spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Lincoln.