Shirley, AR vs Wickes, AR

Wickes is moderately more affordable than Shirley, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Shirley scores 58 compared to 54 for Wickes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shirley 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 $577/month in Wickes — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wickes is more affordable at $70,900 median vs $92,000.

Median household income in Shirley is $35,938 compared to $28,429 in Wickes (+26.4%). While Shirley 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, less than the 24.4% in Wickes.