Lowell, AR vs Russellville, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Russellville is 23% cheaper than Lowell. With a cost index of 70 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Russellville to Lowell should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lowell is $1,080/month compared to $835/month in Russellville — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Russellville is more affordable at $166,500 median vs $260,100.

Median household income in Lowell is $92,986 compared to $48,708 in Russellville (+90.9%). While Lowell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lowell spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Russellville.