Garfield, AR vs Mount Ida, AR

Mount Ida is moderately more affordable than Garfield, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Garfield scores 74 compared to 65 for Mount Ida, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garfield is $858/month compared to $709/month in Mount Ida — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Ida is more affordable at $157,900 median vs $197,200.

Median household income in Garfield is $70,909 compared to $43,114 in Mount Ida (+64.5%). While Garfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garfield spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.7% in Mount Ida.