Caldwell, AR vs Perryville, AR

Perryville is moderately more affordable than Caldwell, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Caldwell scores 66 compared to 59 for Perryville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caldwell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caldwell is $875/month compared to $589/month in Perryville — a 49% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Perryville has cheaper rent, Caldwell actually has lower median home values ($108,800 vs $116,700).

Median household income in Caldwell is $57,750 compared to $59,531 in Perryville (-3%). Perryville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Caldwell spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Perryville.