Shirley, AR vs Smithville, AR

Shirley is moderately more affordable than Smithville, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Shirley scores 58 compared to 64 for Smithville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smithville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shirley is $625/month compared to $850/month in Smithville — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shirley is more affordable at $92,000 median vs $94,000.

Median household income in Shirley is $35,938 compared to $62,917 in Smithville (-42.9%). While Smithville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shirley spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Smithville.