Camden, AR vs Paragould, AR

Camden is moderately more affordable than Paragould, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Camden scores 61 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 Camden is $704/month compared to $883/month in Paragould — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Camden is more affordable at $108,800 median vs $175,400.

Median household income in Camden is $51,300 compared to $56,181 in Paragould (-8.7%). The higher salaries in Paragould partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Camden spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Paragould.