Siloam Springs, AR vs Texarkana, AR

Texarkana is moderately more affordable than Siloam Springs, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Siloam Springs scores 77 compared to 70 for Texarkana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Siloam Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Siloam Springs is $941/month compared to $893/month in Texarkana — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Texarkana is more affordable at $162,700 median vs $205,000.

Median household income in Siloam Springs is $65,725 compared to $47,930 in Texarkana (+37.1%). While Siloam Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Siloam Springs spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Texarkana.