Forrest City, AR vs Ward, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Forrest City is 23.1% cheaper than Ward. With a cost index of 62 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Forrest City to Ward should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Forrest City is $795/month compared to $1,147/month in Ward — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Forrest City is more affordable at $87,800 median vs $182,100.

Median household income in Forrest City is $33,522 compared to $78,841 in Ward (-57.5%). While Ward is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Forrest City spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Ward.