Black Rock, AR vs Lead Hill, AR

Black Rock is moderately more affordable than Lead Hill, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Black Rock scores 59 compared to 66 for Lead Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lead Hill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Black Rock is $760/month compared to $879/month in Lead Hill — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Black Rock is more affordable at $68,300 median vs $103,800.

Median household income in Black Rock is $59,531 compared to $60,625 in Lead Hill (-1.8%). Lead Hill does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Black Rock spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Lead Hill.