Hatfield, AR vs Salem, AR

Salem is moderately more affordable than Hatfield, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Hatfield scores 61 compared to 57 for Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hatfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hatfield is $671/month compared to $619/month in Salem — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Salem is more affordable at $88,200 median vs $118,800.

Median household income in Hatfield is $38,783 compared to $35,679 in Salem (+8.7%). While Hatfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hatfield spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Salem.