Blytheville, AR vs Crossett, AR

Crossett is moderately more affordable than Blytheville, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Blytheville scores 63 compared to 56 for Crossett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blytheville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blytheville is $789/month compared to $544/month in Crossett — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crossett is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $101,200.

Median household income in Blytheville is $49,928 compared to $42,792 in Crossett (+16.7%). While Blytheville 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 15.3% in Crossett.