Hamburg, AR vs Newport, AR

Hamburg is moderately more affordable than Newport, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Hamburg scores 57 compared to 60 for Newport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamburg is $643/month compared to $605/month in Newport — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, Hamburg actually has lower median home values ($77,700 vs $132,200).

Median household income in Hamburg is $35,027 compared to $32,693 in Newport (+7.1%). Hamburg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamburg spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Newport.