Sherwood, AR vs Texarkana, AR

Texarkana is moderately more affordable than Sherwood, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Sherwood scores 78 compared to 70 for Texarkana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sherwood is $1,011/month compared to $893/month in Texarkana — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Texarkana is more affordable at $162,700 median vs $190,900.

Median household income in Sherwood is $79,157 compared to $47,930 in Texarkana (+65.2%). While Sherwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sherwood spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Texarkana.