East End, AR vs Lavaca, AR

Lavaca is moderately more affordable than East End, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. East End scores 77 compared to 70 for Lavaca, 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 $890/month in Lavaca — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lavaca is more affordable at $155,000 median vs $206,000.

Median household income in East End is $77,122 compared to $90,263 in Lavaca (-14.6%). Lavaca offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of East End spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Lavaca.