Pine Bluff, AR vs Rogers, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Pine Bluff is 29.8% cheaper than Rogers. With a cost index of 64 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Pine Bluff to Rogers should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pine Bluff is $831/month compared to $1,182/month in Rogers — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pine Bluff is more affordable at $86,400 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Pine Bluff is $41,250 compared to $82,993 in Rogers (-50.3%). While Rogers is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pine Bluff spend roughly 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Rogers.