Arkansas City, AR vs Marmaduke, AR

Arkansas City is moderately more affordable than Marmaduke, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Arkansas City scores 57 compared to 62 for Marmaduke, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marmaduke can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arkansas City is $619/month compared to $721/month in Marmaduke — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arkansas City is more affordable at $89,600 median vs $111,000.

Median household income in Arkansas City is $40,729 compared to $50,824 in Marmaduke (-19.9%). While Marmaduke is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arkansas City spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Marmaduke.