North Little Rock, AR vs West Memphis, AR

West Memphis is moderately more affordable than North Little Rock, with a 13% lower cost of living index. North Little Rock scores 76 compared to 68 for West Memphis, 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 $847/month in West Memphis — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Memphis is more affordable at $119,100 median vs $169,500.

Median household income in North Little Rock is $51,236 compared to $41,860 in West Memphis (+22.4%). While North Little Rock 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, less than the 24.3% in West Memphis.