Huntsville, AR vs Wilson, AR

Huntsville is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Huntsville scores 62 compared to 67 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Huntsville is $591/month compared to $825/month in Wilson — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Huntsville has cheaper rent, Wilson actually has lower median home values ($135,900 vs $146,300).

Median household income in Huntsville is $52,472 compared to $76,065 in Wilson (-31%). While Wilson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Huntsville spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Wilson.