Stuttgart, AR vs West Fork, AR

Stuttgart is moderately more affordable than West Fork, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Stuttgart scores 69 compared to 79 for West Fork, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Fork can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stuttgart is $828/month compared to $1,059/month in West Fork — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stuttgart is more affordable at $150,600 median vs $182,800.

Median household income in Stuttgart is $58,906 compared to $70,486 in West Fork (-16.4%). While West Fork is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stuttgart spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in West Fork.