Bull Shoals, AR vs Piney, AR

Bull Shoals is moderately more affordable than Piney, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Bull Shoals scores 64 compared to 69 for Piney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Piney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bull Shoals is $670/month compared to $939/month in Piney — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bull Shoals has cheaper rent, Piney actually has lower median home values ($131,300 vs $157,200).

Median household income in Bull Shoals is $46,848 compared to $49,002 in Piney (-4.4%). The higher salaries in Piney partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bull Shoals spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Piney.