Gassville, AR vs Ward, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Gassville is 17.5% cheaper than Ward. With a cost index of 67 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Gassville to Ward should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gassville is $840/month compared to $1,147/month in Ward — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gassville is more affordable at $126,600 median vs $182,100.

Median household income in Gassville is $47,404 compared to $78,841 in Ward (-39.9%). 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 Gassville spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Ward.