Barling, AR vs Blytheville, AR

Blytheville is moderately more affordable than Barling, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Barling scores 67 compared to 63 for Blytheville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barling is $893/month compared to $789/month in Blytheville — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blytheville is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $125,200.

Median household income in Barling is $52,009 compared to $49,928 in Blytheville (+4.2%). The higher salaries in Barling partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Barling spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Blytheville.