North Little Rock, AR vs Springdale, AR

North Little Rock is moderately more affordable than Springdale, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. North Little Rock scores 76 compared to 82 for Springdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springdale 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 $1,008/month in Springdale — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Springdale has cheaper rent, North Little Rock actually has lower median home values ($169,500 vs $237,200).

Median household income in North Little Rock is $51,236 compared to $66,044 in Springdale (-22.4%). While Springdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North Little Rock spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Springdale.