Genoa, AR vs Lincoln, AR

Genoa is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Genoa scores 72 compared to 77 for Lincoln, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Genoa is $1,043/month compared to $1,080/month in Lincoln — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Genoa is more affordable at $124,500 median vs $151,000.

Median household income in Genoa is $55,500 compared to $59,688 in Lincoln (-7%). While Lincoln is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Genoa spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in Lincoln.