Batesville, AR vs Gentry, AR

Batesville is moderately more affordable than Gentry, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Batesville scores 69 compared to 78 for Gentry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gentry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batesville is $821/month compared to $1,092/month in Gentry — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Batesville is more affordable at $159,200 median vs $162,400.

Median household income in Batesville is $54,424 compared to $65,325 in Gentry (-16.7%). While Gentry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Batesville spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Gentry.