Cove, AR vs Plumerville, AR

Cove is moderately more affordable than Plumerville, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Cove scores 55 compared to 62 for Plumerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plumerville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cove is $574/month compared to $706/month in Plumerville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cove is more affordable at $80,000 median vs $112,100.

Median household income in Cove is $26,172 compared to $38,438 in Plumerville (-31.9%). While Plumerville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cove spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Plumerville.