Cedarville, AR vs Wilmar, AR

Wilmar is moderately more affordable than Cedarville, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Cedarville scores 76 compared to 68 for Wilmar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cedarville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedarville is $1,082/month compared to $953/month in Wilmar — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmar is more affordable at $101,700 median vs $158,100.

Median household income in Cedarville is $54,821 compared to $21,532 in Wilmar (+154.6%). While Cedarville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedarville spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, less than the 53.1% in Wilmar. The Cedarville ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.