Heber Springs, AR vs Horseshoe Bend, AR

Horseshoe Bend is moderately more affordable than Heber Springs, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Heber Springs scores 69 compared to 62 for Horseshoe Bend, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Heber Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Heber Springs is $833/month compared to $691/month in Horseshoe Bend — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Horseshoe Bend is more affordable at $117,500 median vs $152,900.

Median household income in Heber Springs is $49,917 compared to $40,868 in Horseshoe Bend (+22.1%). While Heber Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Heber Springs spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Horseshoe Bend.