North Little Rock, AR vs Russellville, AR

Russellville is moderately more affordable than North Little Rock, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. North Little Rock scores 76 compared to 70 for Russellville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Little Rock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Little Rock is $1,028/month compared to $835/month in Russellville — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Russellville is more affordable at $166,500 median vs $169,500.

Median household income in North Little Rock is $51,236 compared to $48,708 in Russellville (+5.2%). The higher salaries in North Little Rock partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of North Little Rock spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Russellville.