Newport, AR vs Paris, AR

Newport, AR and Paris, AR have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.4% difference in their overall index. Newport scores 60 while Paris scores 62 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport is $605/month compared to $706/month in Paris — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, Paris actually has lower median home values ($112,700 vs $132,200).

Median household income in Newport is $32,693 compared to $48,789 in Paris (-33%). While Paris is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Paris.