Dardanelle, AR vs Malvern, AR

Malvern is moderately more affordable than Dardanelle, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Dardanelle scores 68 compared to 61 for Malvern, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dardanelle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dardanelle is $875/month compared to $760/month in Malvern — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malvern is more affordable at $95,500 median vs $123,200.

Median household income in Dardanelle is $43,287 compared to $40,602 in Malvern (+6.6%). The higher salaries in Dardanelle partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dardanelle spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22.5% in Malvern.