Harrison, AR vs Paragould, AR

Harrison is moderately more affordable than Paragould, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Harrison scores 66 compared to 71 for Paragould, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paragould 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 $883/month in Paragould — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harrison is more affordable at $165,000 median vs $175,400.

Median household income in Harrison is $40,568 compared to $56,181 in Paragould (-27.8%). While Paragould 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, more than the 18.9% in Paragould.