Bella Vista, AR vs Cabot, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cabot is 21.3% cheaper than Bella Vista. With a cost index of 77 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cabot to Bella Vista should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bella Vista is $1,316/month compared to $974/month in Cabot — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cabot is more affordable at $197,000 median vs $262,400.

Median household income in Bella Vista is $85,932 compared to $72,656 in Cabot (+18.3%). The higher salaries in Bella Vista partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bella Vista spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Cabot.