Clarendon, AR vs Huntington, AR

Clarendon is moderately more affordable than Huntington, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Clarendon scores 52 compared to 61 for Huntington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Huntington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarendon is $504/month compared to $884/month in Huntington — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clarendon has cheaper rent, Huntington actually has lower median home values ($47,100 vs $72,400).

Median household income in Clarendon is $33,500 compared to $34,444 in Huntington (-2.7%). Huntington does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarendon spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 30.8% in Huntington. The Clarendon ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.