Maumelle, AR vs Sherwood, AR

Sherwood is moderately more affordable than Maumelle, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Maumelle scores 84 compared to 78 for Sherwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maumelle 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 $1,011/month in Sherwood — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maumelle has cheaper rent, Sherwood actually has lower median home values ($190,900 vs $276,900).

Median household income in Maumelle is $92,466 compared to $79,157 in Sherwood (+16.8%). While Maumelle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maumelle spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Sherwood.