St. Francis, AR vs Taylor, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Francis is 21.2% cheaper than Taylor. With a cost index of 54 vs 68, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Francis to Taylor should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Francis is $650/month compared to $960/month in Taylor — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Francis is more affordable at $38,500 median vs $100,000.

Median household income in St. Francis is $37,308 compared to $56,250 in Taylor (-33.7%). While Taylor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Francis spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Taylor.