Huntington, AR vs Newark, AR

Newark is moderately more affordable than Huntington, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Huntington scores 61 compared to 57 for Newark, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Huntington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntington is $884/month compared to $591/month in Newark — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newark has cheaper rent, Huntington actually has lower median home values ($47,100 vs $96,000).

Median household income in Huntington is $34,444 compared to $34,770 in Newark (-0.9%). Newark offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntington spend roughly 30.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Newark. The Newark ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.