Blytheville, AR vs Cabot, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Blytheville is 17.9% cheaper than Cabot. With a cost index of 63 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Blytheville to Cabot should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Blytheville is $789/month compared to $974/month in Cabot — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blytheville is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $197,000.

Median household income in Blytheville is $49,928 compared to $72,656 in Cabot (-31.3%). While Cabot is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blytheville spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Cabot.