Barling, AR vs Malvern, AR

Malvern is moderately more affordable than Barling, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Barling scores 67 compared to 61 for Malvern, 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 $760/month in Malvern — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malvern is more affordable at $95,500 median vs $125,200.

Median household income in Barling is $52,009 compared to $40,602 in Malvern (+28.1%). While Barling is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barling spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Malvern.