Clarendon, AR vs Madison, AR

Clarendon is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Clarendon scores 52 compared to 61 for Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarendon is $504/month compared to $845/month in Madison — a 40% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clarendon has cheaper rent, Madison actually has lower median home values ($57,200 vs $72,400).

Median household income in Clarendon is $33,500 compared to $60,809 in Madison (-44.9%). While Madison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarendon spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Madison.