Arkadelphia, AR vs Gentry, AR

Arkadelphia is moderately more affordable than Gentry, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Arkadelphia scores 68 compared to 78 for Gentry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gentry 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 $1,092/month in Gentry — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arkadelphia has cheaper rent, Gentry actually has lower median home values ($162,400 vs $176,000).

Median household income in Arkadelphia is $42,430 compared to $65,325 in Gentry (-35%). While Gentry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arkadelphia spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Gentry.