Blytheville, AR vs Paragould, AR

Blytheville is moderately more affordable than Paragould, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Blytheville scores 63 compared to 71 for Paragould, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paragould 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 $883/month in Paragould — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blytheville is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $175,400.

Median household income in Blytheville is $49,928 compared to $56,181 in Paragould (-11.1%). The higher salaries in Paragould partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blytheville spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Paragould.