Paragould, AR vs Springdale, AR

Paragould is moderately more affordable than Springdale, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Paragould scores 71 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 Paragould is $883/month compared to $1,008/month in Springdale — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Paragould is more affordable at $175,400 median vs $237,200.

Median household income in Paragould is $56,181 compared to $66,044 in Springdale (-14.9%). 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 Paragould spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Springdale.