Rogers, AR vs Texarkana, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Texarkana is 28.8% 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 Texarkana 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 $893/month in Texarkana — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Texarkana is more affordable at $162,700 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Rogers is $82,993 compared to $47,930 in Texarkana (+73.2%). 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 22.4% in Texarkana.