Cabot, AR vs North Little Rock, AR

Cabot, AR and North Little Rock, AR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Cabot scores 77 while North Little Rock scores 76 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cabot is $974/month compared to $1,028/month in North Little Rock — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cabot has cheaper rent, North Little Rock actually has lower median home values ($169,500 vs $197,000).

Median household income in Cabot is $72,656 compared to $51,236 in North Little Rock (+41.8%). 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 Cabot spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.1% in North Little Rock.