Batesville, AR vs Walnut Ridge, AR

Walnut Ridge is moderately more affordable than Batesville, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Batesville scores 69 compared to 60 for Walnut Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Batesville 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 $710/month in Walnut Ridge — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walnut Ridge is more affordable at $104,500 median vs $159,200.

Median household income in Batesville is $54,424 compared to $47,612 in Walnut Ridge (+14.3%). The higher salaries in Batesville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Batesville spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Walnut Ridge.