Arkadelphia, AR vs Gravette, AR

Arkadelphia is moderately more affordable than Gravette, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Arkadelphia scores 68 compared to 79 for Gravette, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gravette 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 $1,028/month in Gravette — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arkadelphia is more affordable at $176,000 median vs $189,100.

Median household income in Arkadelphia is $42,430 compared to $65,014 in Gravette (-34.7%). While Gravette 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 19% in Gravette.