Helena-West Helena, AR vs West Memphis, AR

Helena-West Helena is moderately more affordable than West Memphis, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Helena-West Helena scores 60 compared to 68 for West Memphis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Memphis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Helena-West Helena is $774/month compared to $847/month in West Memphis — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Helena-West Helena is more affordable at $72,300 median vs $119,100.

Median household income in Helena-West Helena is $32,466 compared to $41,860 in West Memphis (-22.4%). While West Memphis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Helena-West Helena spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in West Memphis.