Rogers, AR vs Sherwood, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sherwood is 16.8% cheaper than Rogers. With a cost index of 78 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sherwood 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 $1,011/month in Sherwood — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sherwood is more affordable at $190,900 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Rogers is $82,993 compared to $79,157 in Sherwood (+4.8%). Rogers does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Rogers spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Sherwood.