Gurdon, AR vs Lonoke, AR

Gurdon is moderately more affordable than Lonoke, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Gurdon scores 59 compared to 66 for Lonoke, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lonoke 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 $794/month in Lonoke — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gurdon is more affordable at $94,300 median vs $123,700.

Median household income in Gurdon is $45,769 compared to $49,323 in Lonoke (-7.2%). The higher salaries in Lonoke partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gurdon spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Lonoke.