Jasper, AR vs Marmaduke, AR

Marmaduke is moderately more affordable than Jasper, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Jasper scores 66 compared to 62 for Marmaduke, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jasper can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jasper is $665/month compared to $721/month in Marmaduke — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jasper has cheaper rent, Marmaduke actually has lower median home values ($111,000 vs $185,100).

Median household income in Jasper is $28,359 compared to $50,824 in Marmaduke (-44.2%). Marmaduke offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Jasper spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Marmaduke.