Farmington, AR vs Pottsville, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Pottsville is 28.4% cheaper than Farmington. With a cost index of 70 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Pottsville to Farmington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $1,223/month compared to $820/month in Pottsville — a 49% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pottsville is more affordable at $169,800 median vs $249,900.

Median household income in Farmington is $88,541 compared to $66,761 in Pottsville (+32.6%). While Farmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Pottsville.