Gillett, AR vs Monette, AR

Monette is moderately more affordable than Gillett, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Gillett scores 61 compared to 56 for Monette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gillett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gillett is $738/month compared to $542/month in Monette — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Monette has cheaper rent, Gillett actually has lower median home values ($91,900 vs $113,300).

Median household income in Gillett is $67,143 compared to $54,063 in Monette (+24.2%). While Gillett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gillett spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Monette.