Highland, AR vs Horseshoe Lake, AR

Highland is moderately more affordable than Horseshoe Lake, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Highland scores 61 compared to 65 for Horseshoe Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Horseshoe Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highland is $706/month compared to $821/month in Horseshoe Lake — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Highland has cheaper rent, Horseshoe Lake actually has lower median home values ($93,500 vs $103,400).

Median household income in Highland is $51,250 compared to $58,750 in Horseshoe Lake (-12.8%). While Horseshoe Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Highland spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in Horseshoe Lake.