Bearden, AR vs Perrytown, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bearden is 29.3% cheaper than Perrytown. With a cost index of 55 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bearden to Perrytown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bearden is $579/month compared to $1,188/month in Perrytown — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bearden is more affordable at $76,100 median vs $127,900.

Median household income in Bearden is $28,143 compared to $55,000 in Perrytown (-48.8%). While Perrytown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bearden spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Perrytown.