Malvern, AR vs Warren, AR

Warren is moderately more affordable than Malvern, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Malvern scores 61 compared to 58 for Warren, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Malvern can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Malvern is $760/month compared to $660/month in Warren — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Warren is more affordable at $86,400 median vs $95,500.

Median household income in Malvern is $40,602 compared to $35,064 in Warren (+15.8%). While Malvern is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Malvern spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Warren.