Lowell, AR vs Vilonia, AR

Vilonia is moderately more affordable than Lowell, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Lowell scores 86 compared to 80 for Vilonia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lowell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lowell is $1,080/month compared to $1,032/month in Vilonia — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vilonia is more affordable at $210,700 median vs $260,100.

Median household income in Lowell is $92,986 compared to $82,753 in Vilonia (+12.4%). While Lowell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lowell spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Vilonia.