Lincoln, AR vs Stuttgart, AR

Stuttgart is moderately more affordable than Lincoln, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Lincoln scores 77 compared to 69 for Stuttgart, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincoln can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $1,080/month compared to $828/month in Stuttgart — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stuttgart is more affordable at $150,600 median vs $151,000.

Median household income in Lincoln is $59,688 compared to $58,906 in Stuttgart (+1.3%). Lincoln does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Stuttgart.