Des Arc, AR vs Hatfield, AR

Des Arc is moderately more affordable than Hatfield, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Des Arc scores 53 compared to 61 for Hatfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hatfield 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 $671/month in Hatfield — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Des Arc is more affordable at $86,800 median vs $118,800.

Median household income in Des Arc is $31,328 compared to $38,783 in Hatfield (-19.2%). While Hatfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Des Arc spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Hatfield.