El Dorado, AR vs Texarkana, AR

El Dorado is moderately more affordable than Texarkana, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. El Dorado scores 66 compared to 70 for Texarkana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Texarkana can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in El Dorado is $845/month compared to $893/month in Texarkana — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: El Dorado is more affordable at $113,100 median vs $162,700.

Median household income in El Dorado is $45,159 compared to $47,930 in Texarkana (-5.8%). The higher salaries in Texarkana partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of El Dorado spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in Texarkana.