Clarksville, AR vs Gentry, AR

Clarksville is moderately more affordable than Gentry, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 67 compared to 78 for Gentry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gentry 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 $1,092/month in Gentry — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clarksville is more affordable at $159,700 median vs $162,400.

Median household income in Clarksville is $37,848 compared to $65,325 in Gentry (-42.1%). While Gentry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksville spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Gentry.