Dumas, AR vs Marshall, AR

Marshall is moderately more affordable than Dumas, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Dumas scores 62 compared to 56 for Marshall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dumas 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 $538/month in Marshall — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marshall has cheaper rent, Dumas actually has lower median home values ($90,800 vs $101,900).

Median household income in Dumas is $34,938 compared to $29,688 in Marshall (+17.7%). While Dumas 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 21.7% in Marshall.