Mount Pleasant, AR vs Stephens, AR

Stephens is moderately more affordable than Mount Pleasant, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Mount Pleasant scores 52 compared to 48 for Stephens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Pleasant can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Pleasant is $375/month compared to $416/month in Stephens — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Pleasant has cheaper rent, Stephens actually has lower median home values ($52,900 vs $116,700).

Median household income in Mount Pleasant is $34,625 compared to $37,361 in Stephens (-7.3%). Stephens offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Pleasant spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 13.4% in Stephens.