Maumelle, AR vs Pea Ridge, AR

Maumelle is moderately more affordable than Pea Ridge, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Maumelle scores 84 compared to 95 for Pea Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pea Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maumelle is $995/month compared to $1,395/month in Pea Ridge — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maumelle has cheaper rent, Pea Ridge actually has lower median home values ($255,600 vs $276,900).

Median household income in Maumelle is $92,466 compared to $93,627 in Pea Ridge (-1.2%). Pea Ridge does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Maumelle spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Pea Ridge.