Gurdon, AR vs Southside, AR

Gurdon is moderately more affordable than Southside, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Gurdon scores 59 compared to 65 for Southside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Southside 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 $790/month in Southside — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gurdon is more affordable at $94,300 median vs $127,400.

Median household income in Gurdon is $45,769 compared to $55,469 in Southside (-17.5%). While Southside is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gurdon spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.1% in Southside.