Mammoth Spring, AR vs Shirley, AR

Mammoth Spring is moderately more affordable than Shirley, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Mammoth Spring scores 49 compared to 58 for Shirley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shirley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mammoth Spring is $329/month compared to $625/month in Shirley — a 47% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mammoth Spring has cheaper rent, Shirley actually has lower median home values ($92,000 vs $99,400).

Median household income in Mammoth Spring is $30,800 compared to $35,938 in Shirley (-14.3%). The higher salaries in Shirley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mammoth Spring spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Shirley.