Marion, AR vs Paragould, AR

Paragould is moderately more affordable than Marion, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Marion scores 81 compared to 71 for Paragould, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marion is $1,058/month compared to $883/month in Paragould — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Paragould is more affordable at $175,400 median vs $206,300.

Median household income in Marion is $80,637 compared to $56,181 in Paragould (+43.5%). While Marion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marion spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Paragould.