Berryville, AR vs Cave City, AR

Cave City is moderately more affordable than Berryville, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Berryville scores 68 compared to 60 for Cave City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Berryville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Berryville is $798/month compared to $636/month in Cave City — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cave City is more affordable at $119,900 median vs $153,500.

Median household income in Berryville is $39,548 compared to $41,250 in Cave City (-4.1%). Cave City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Berryville spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Cave City.