Bella Vista, AR vs Centerton, AR

Bella Vista is moderately more affordable than Centerton, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Bella Vista scores 93 compared to 100 for Centerton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centerton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bella Vista is $1,316/month compared to $1,436/month in Centerton — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bella Vista is more affordable at $262,400 median vs $295,500.

Median household income in Bella Vista is $85,932 compared to $112,920 in Centerton (-23.9%). While Centerton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bella Vista spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Centerton.