Rogers, AR vs Russellville, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Russellville is 29.5% cheaper than Rogers. With a cost index of 70 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Russellville to Rogers should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Rogers is $1,182/month compared to $835/month in Russellville — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Russellville is more affordable at $166,500 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Rogers is $82,993 compared to $48,708 in Russellville (+70.4%). 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 Rogers spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.6% in Russellville.