Black Oak, AR vs Holly Grove, AR

Holly Grove is moderately more affordable than Black Oak, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Black Oak scores 55 compared to 51 for Holly Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Black Oak can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Black Oak is $625/month compared to $431/month in Holly Grove — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Holly Grove has cheaper rent, Black Oak actually has lower median home values ($68,300 vs $81,700).

Median household income in Black Oak is $46,875 compared to $38,750 in Holly Grove (+21%). While Black Oak is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Black Oak spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Holly Grove.