McRae, AR vs St. Charles, AR

McRae is moderately more affordable than St. Charles, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. McRae scores 60 compared to 67 for St. Charles, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Charles can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McRae is $721/month compared to $905/month in St. Charles — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McRae is more affordable at $81,800 median vs $105,600.

Median household income in McRae is $35,333 compared to $63,173 in St. Charles (-44.1%). While St. Charles is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McRae spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in St. Charles.