Fouke, AR vs Hazen, AR

Fouke is moderately more affordable than Hazen, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Fouke scores 59 compared to 67 for Hazen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fouke is $747/month compared to $889/month in Hazen — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fouke is more affordable at $79,400 median vs $109,900.

Median household income in Fouke is $38,594 compared to $48,816 in Hazen (-20.9%). While Hazen is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fouke spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21.9% in Hazen.