Arkadelphia, AR vs West Memphis, AR

Arkadelphia, AR and West Memphis, AR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.4% difference in their overall index. Arkadelphia scores 68 while West Memphis scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Arkadelphia is $741/month compared to $847/month in West Memphis — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arkadelphia has cheaper rent, West Memphis actually has lower median home values ($119,100 vs $176,000).

Median household income in Arkadelphia is $42,430 compared to $41,860 in West Memphis (+1.4%). While Arkadelphia 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, less than the 24.3% in West Memphis.