Clarksville, AR vs Nashville, AR

Nashville is moderately more affordable than Clarksville, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Clarksville scores 67 compared to 64 for Nashville, 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 $698/month in Nashville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nashville is more affordable at $138,400 median vs $159,700.

Median household income in Clarksville is $37,848 compared to $39,207 in Nashville (-3.5%). Nashville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clarksville spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Nashville.