Heber Springs, AR vs Mayflower, AR

Heber Springs is moderately more affordable than Mayflower, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Heber Springs scores 69 compared to 75 for Mayflower, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mayflower 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 $984/month in Mayflower — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Heber Springs is more affordable at $152,900 median vs $163,900.

Median household income in Heber Springs is $49,917 compared to $70,938 in Mayflower (-29.6%). While Mayflower 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, more than the 16.6% in Mayflower.