Gentry, AR vs Greenwood, AR

Greenwood is moderately more affordable than Gentry, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Gentry scores 78 compared to 69 for Greenwood, 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 Gentry is $1,092/month compared to $824/month in Greenwood — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenwood has cheaper rent, Gentry actually has lower median home values ($162,400 vs $177,300).

Median household income in Gentry is $65,325 compared to $65,745 in Greenwood (-0.6%). Greenwood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gentry spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Greenwood.