Greenwood, AR vs Vilonia, AR

Greenwood is moderately more affordable than Vilonia, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Greenwood scores 69 compared to 80 for Vilonia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vilonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenwood is $824/month compared to $1,032/month in Vilonia — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenwood is more affordable at $177,300 median vs $210,700.

Median household income in Greenwood is $65,745 compared to $82,753 in Vilonia (-20.6%). While Vilonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenwood spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Vilonia.