Bella Vista, AR vs Springdale, AR

Springdale is moderately more affordable than Bella Vista, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Bella Vista scores 93 compared to 82 for Springdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bella Vista 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 $1,008/month in Springdale — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springdale is more affordable at $237,200 median vs $262,400.

Median household income in Bella Vista is $85,932 compared to $66,044 in Springdale (+30.1%). While Bella Vista 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 18.3% in Springdale.