Blytheville, AR vs Walnut Ridge, AR

Walnut Ridge is moderately more affordable than Blytheville, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Blytheville scores 63 compared to 60 for Walnut Ridge, 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 $710/month in Walnut Ridge — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walnut Ridge has cheaper rent, Blytheville actually has lower median home values ($101,200 vs $104,500).

Median household income in Blytheville is $49,928 compared to $47,612 in Walnut Ridge (+4.9%). The higher salaries in Blytheville 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 17.9% in Walnut Ridge.