Dumas, AR vs East Camden, AR

Dumas is moderately more affordable than East Camden, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Dumas scores 62 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 Dumas is $761/month compared to $843/month in East Camden — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dumas is more affordable at $90,800 median vs $105,800.

Median household income in Dumas is $34,938 compared to $44,500 in East Camden (-21.5%). 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 Dumas spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 22.7% in East Camden.