Lavaca, AR vs Ward, AR

Lavaca is moderately more affordable than Ward, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Lavaca scores 70 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 Lavaca is $890/month compared to $1,147/month in Ward — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lavaca is more affordable at $155,000 median vs $182,100.

Median household income in Lavaca is $90,263 compared to $78,841 in Ward (+14.5%). Lavaca offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lavaca spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Ward.