Barling, AR vs Marion, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Barling is 17.2% cheaper than Marion. With a cost index of 67 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Barling to Marion should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Barling is $893/month compared to $1,058/month in Marion — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barling is more affordable at $125,200 median vs $206,300.

Median household income in Barling is $52,009 compared to $80,637 in Marion (-35.5%). While Marion 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, more than the 15.7% in Marion.