East End, AR vs Marion, AR

East End is moderately more affordable than Marion, with a 5% lower cost of living index. East End scores 77 compared to 81 for Marion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marion 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 $1,058/month in Marion — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East End is more affordable at $206,000 median vs $206,300.

Median household income in East End is $77,122 compared to $80,637 in Marion (-4.4%). The higher salaries in Marion partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of East End spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Marion.