Lincoln, AR vs Newport, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Newport is 28.2% cheaper than Lincoln. With a cost index of 60 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Newport to Lincoln should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincoln is $1,080/month compared to $605/month in Newport — a 79% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newport is more affordable at $132,200 median vs $151,000.

Median household income in Lincoln is $59,688 compared to $32,693 in Newport (+82.6%). While Lincoln is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincoln spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Newport.