Glenwood, AR vs Southside, AR

Glenwood is moderately more affordable than Southside, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Glenwood scores 59 compared to 65 for Southside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southside 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 $790/month in Southside — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glenwood is more affordable at $108,300 median vs $127,400.

Median household income in Glenwood is $33,889 compared to $55,469 in Southside (-38.9%). While Southside 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, more than the 17.1% in Southside.