North Crossett, AR vs Wickes, AR

Wickes is moderately more affordable than North Crossett, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. North Crossett scores 58 compared to 54 for Wickes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Crossett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Crossett is $680/month compared to $577/month in Wickes — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wickes is more affordable at $70,900 median vs $74,600.

Median household income in North Crossett is $38,750 compared to $28,429 in Wickes (+36.3%). While North Crossett is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North Crossett spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Wickes.