Hickory Ridge, AR vs Hughes, AR

Hughes is moderately more affordable than Hickory Ridge, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Hickory Ridge scores 58 compared to 53 for Hughes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hickory Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hickory Ridge is $765/month compared to $473/month in Hughes — a 62% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hughes has cheaper rent, Hickory Ridge actually has lower median home values ($51,000 vs $74,000).

Median household income in Hickory Ridge is $45,500 compared to $26,850 in Hughes (+69.5%). While Hickory Ridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hickory Ridge spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Hughes.