Glenwood, AR vs Piney, AR

Glenwood is moderately more affordable than Piney, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Glenwood scores 59 compared to 69 for Piney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Piney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenwood is $645/month compared to $939/month in Piney — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenwood is more affordable at $108,300 median vs $131,300.

Median household income in Glenwood is $33,889 compared to $49,002 in Piney (-30.8%). While Piney is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenwood spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Piney.