Beebe, AR vs Manila, AR

Beebe, AR and Manila, AR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Beebe scores 68 while Manila scores 69 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beebe is $774/month compared to $834/month in Manila — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beebe has cheaper rent, Manila actually has lower median home values ($150,300 vs $163,400).

Median household income in Beebe is $56,424 compared to $65,691 in Manila (-14.1%). While Manila 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 15.2% in Manila.