Holiday Island, AR vs Ward, AR

Holiday Island is moderately more affordable than Ward, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Holiday Island scores 75 compared to 81 for Ward, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ward can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holiday Island is $870/month compared to $1,147/month in Ward — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Holiday Island has cheaper rent, Ward actually has lower median home values ($182,100 vs $212,100).

Median household income in Holiday Island is $52,700 compared to $78,841 in Ward (-33.2%). While Ward is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Holiday Island spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Ward.