Barling, AR vs Camden, AR

Camden is moderately more affordable than Barling, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Barling scores 67 compared to 61 for Camden, 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 $704/month in Camden — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Camden is more affordable at $108,800 median vs $125,200.

Median household income in Barling is $52,009 compared to $51,300 in Camden (+1.4%). Barling does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Barling spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Camden.