Stephens, AR vs Thornton, AR

Stephens is moderately more affordable than Thornton, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Stephens scores 48 compared to 55 for Thornton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thornton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stephens is $416/month compared to $625/month in Thornton — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stephens is more affordable at $52,900 median vs $57,600.

Median household income in Stephens is $37,361 compared to $62,917 in Thornton (-40.6%). While Thornton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stephens spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Thornton.