East End, AR vs Fairfield Bay, AR

Fairfield Bay is moderately more affordable than East End, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. East End scores 77 compared to 71 for Fairfield Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East End can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East End is $953/month compared to $888/month in Fairfield Bay — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfield Bay is more affordable at $157,300 median vs $206,000.

Median household income in East End is $77,122 compared to $54,735 in Fairfield Bay (+40.9%). While East End is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East End spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Fairfield Bay.