Fordyce, AR vs Hampton, AR

Fordyce is moderately more affordable than Hampton, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Fordyce scores 58 compared to 67 for Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hampton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fordyce is $642/month compared to $950/month in Hampton — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fordyce has cheaper rent, Hampton actually has lower median home values ($86,300 vs $92,500).

Median household income in Fordyce is $43,056 compared to $48,182 in Hampton (-10.6%). The higher salaries in Hampton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fordyce spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Hampton.