Higginson, AR vs Shirley, AR

Shirley is moderately more affordable than Higginson, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Higginson scores 66 compared to 58 for Shirley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Higginson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Higginson is $888/month compared to $625/month in Shirley — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shirley is more affordable at $92,000 median vs $95,000.

Median household income in Higginson is $66,806 compared to $35,938 in Shirley (+85.9%). While Higginson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Higginson spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Shirley.