Harrison, AR vs Newport, AR

Newport is moderately more affordable than Harrison, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Harrison scores 66 compared to 60 for Newport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harrison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harrison is $703/month compared to $605/month in Newport — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newport is more affordable at $132,200 median vs $165,000.

Median household income in Harrison is $40,568 compared to $32,693 in Newport (+24.1%). While Harrison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harrison spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Newport.