Brinkley, AR vs Hughes, AR

Hughes is moderately more affordable than Brinkley, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Brinkley scores 56 compared to 53 for Hughes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brinkley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brinkley is $605/month compared to $473/month in Hughes — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hughes is more affordable at $74,000 median vs $84,000.

Median household income in Brinkley is $38,285 compared to $26,850 in Hughes (+42.6%). While Brinkley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brinkley spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Hughes.