Hackett, AR vs Western Grove, AR

Western Grove is moderately more affordable than Hackett, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Hackett scores 63 compared to 60 for Western Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hackett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hackett is $760/month compared to $575/month in Western Grove — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Western Grove has cheaper rent, Hackett actually has lower median home values ($125,400 vs $136,800).

Median household income in Hackett is $50,365 compared to $40,625 in Western Grove (+24%). While Hackett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hackett spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Western Grove.