Arkadelphia, AR vs Booneville, AR

Booneville is moderately more affordable than Arkadelphia, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Arkadelphia scores 68 compared to 59 for Booneville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arkadelphia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arkadelphia is $741/month compared to $727/month in Booneville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Booneville is more affordable at $91,800 median vs $176,000.

Median household income in Arkadelphia is $42,430 compared to $49,653 in Booneville (-14.5%). Booneville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Arkadelphia spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Booneville.