Gurdon, AR vs Knoxville, AR

Gurdon is moderately more affordable than Knoxville, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Gurdon scores 59 compared to 64 for Knoxville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Knoxville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gurdon is $652/month compared to $822/month in Knoxville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gurdon is more affordable at $94,300 median vs $99,500.

Median household income in Gurdon is $45,769 compared to $46,806 in Knoxville (-2.2%). Knoxville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Gurdon spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Knoxville.