Calico Rock, AR vs Mountainburg, AR

Calico Rock is moderately more affordable than Mountainburg, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Calico Rock scores 51 compared to 58 for Mountainburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mountainburg 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 $709/month in Mountainburg — a 51% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Calico Rock has cheaper rent, Mountainburg actually has lower median home values ($78,400 vs $119,300).

Median household income in Calico Rock is $26,250 compared to $53,250 in Mountainburg (-50.7%). While Mountainburg 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, less than the 16% in Mountainburg.