Gentry, AR vs Lowell, AR

Gentry is moderately more affordable than Lowell, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Gentry scores 78 compared to 86 for Lowell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lowell 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 $1,080/month in Lowell — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lowell has cheaper rent, Gentry actually has lower median home values ($162,400 vs $260,100).

Median household income in Gentry is $65,325 compared to $92,986 in Lowell (-29.7%). While Lowell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gentry spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Lowell.