Calico Rock, AR vs Crossett, AR

Calico Rock is moderately more affordable than Crossett, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Calico Rock scores 51 compared to 56 for Crossett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Crossett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calico Rock is $347/month compared to $544/month in Crossett — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Calico Rock has cheaper rent, Crossett actually has lower median home values ($101,200 vs $119,300).

Median household income in Calico Rock is $26,250 compared to $42,792 in Crossett (-38.7%). While Crossett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calico Rock spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Crossett.