Clarksville, AR vs Dumas, AR

Dumas is moderately more affordable than Clarksville, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 67 compared to 62 for Dumas, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarksville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clarksville is $754/month compared to $761/month in Dumas — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Clarksville has cheaper rent, Dumas actually has lower median home values ($90,800 vs $159,700).

Median household income in Clarksville is $37,848 compared to $34,938 in Dumas (+8.3%). The higher salaries in Clarksville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksville spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in Dumas.