Dyess, AR vs Norphlet, AR

Dyess is moderately more affordable than Norphlet, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Dyess scores 56 compared to 59 for Norphlet, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Norphlet can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dyess is $708/month compared to $633/month in Norphlet — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Norphlet has cheaper rent, Dyess actually has lower median home values ($41,700 vs $109,100).

Median household income in Dyess is $45,000 compared to $51,250 in Norphlet (-12.2%). While Norphlet is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dyess spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Norphlet.