Black Rock, AR vs Star City, AR

Black Rock is moderately more affordable than Star City, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Black Rock scores 59 compared to 64 for Star City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Star City 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 $782/month in Star City — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Black Rock is more affordable at $68,300 median vs $118,500.

Median household income in Black Rock is $59,531 compared to $52,039 in Star City (+14.4%). Black Rock offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Black Rock spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Star City.