Des Arc, AR vs Gould, AR

Gould is moderately more affordable than Des Arc, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Des Arc scores 53 compared to 47 for Gould, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Des Arc can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Des Arc is $503/month compared to $369/month in Gould — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gould is more affordable at $58,800 median vs $86,800.

Median household income in Des Arc is $31,328 compared to $30,809 in Gould (+1.7%). Des Arc 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 Des Arc spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Gould.