Crossett, AR vs Lamar, AR

Crossett is moderately more affordable than Lamar, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Crossett scores 56 compared to 60 for Lamar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lamar can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crossett is $544/month compared to $575/month in Lamar — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crossett is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $139,500.

Median household income in Crossett is $42,792 compared to $41,579 in Lamar (+2.9%). Crossett offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Crossett spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Lamar.