Redfield, AR vs Sulphur Springs, AR

Sulphur Springs is moderately more affordable than Redfield, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Redfield scores 73 compared to 68 for Sulphur Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Redfield is $972/month compared to $874/month in Sulphur Springs — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sulphur Springs is more affordable at $110,700 median vs $145,500.

Median household income in Redfield is $68,125 compared to $34,500 in Sulphur Springs (+97.5%). While Redfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Redfield spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 30.4% in Sulphur Springs. The Redfield ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.