Berryville, AR vs Kensett, AR

Kensett is moderately more affordable than Berryville, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Berryville scores 68 compared to 59 for Kensett, 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 $683/month in Kensett — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kensett is more affordable at $92,200 median vs $153,500.

Median household income in Berryville is $39,548 compared to $27,839 in Kensett (+42.1%). While Berryville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Berryville spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, less than the 29.4% in Kensett.