Quitman, AR vs Smackover, AR

Quitman is moderately more affordable than Smackover, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Quitman scores 60 compared to 66 for Smackover, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smackover can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Quitman is $650/month compared to $845/month in Smackover — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Quitman is more affordable at $111,200 median vs $113,100.

Median household income in Quitman is $37,067 compared to $53,105 in Smackover (-30.2%). While Smackover is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Quitman spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Smackover.