Colt, AR vs East Camden, AR

Colt is moderately more affordable than East Camden, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Colt scores 60 compared to 65 for East Camden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Camden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colt is $703/month compared to $843/month in East Camden — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colt is more affordable at $94,200 median vs $105,800.

Median household income in Colt is $21,563 compared to $44,500 in East Camden (-51.5%). While East Camden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colt spend roughly 39.1% of their income on rent, more than the 22.7% in East Camden. The East Camden ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.