Mayflower, AR vs Newport, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Newport is 24% cheaper than Mayflower. With a cost index of 60 vs 75, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Newport to Mayflower should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mayflower is $984/month compared to $605/month in Newport — a 63% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newport is more affordable at $132,200 median vs $163,900.

Median household income in Mayflower is $70,938 compared to $32,693 in Newport (+117%). While Mayflower is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mayflower spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Newport.