Manila, AR vs Perryville, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Perryville is 16.8% cheaper than Manila. With a cost index of 59 vs 69, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Perryville to Manila should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Manila is $834/month compared to $589/month in Perryville — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Perryville is more affordable at $116,700 median vs $150,300.

Median household income in Manila is $65,691 compared to $59,531 in Perryville (+10.3%). The higher salaries in Manila partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Manila spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Perryville.