2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Eureka Springs, AR vs Russellville, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Russellville or is it cheaper to live in Eureka Springs?
- Russellville is 2.4% less expensive than Eureka Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Russellville or Eureka Springs?
- Russellville housing costs are 26.5% less expensive than Eureka Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Eureka Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Russellville.
- Health related expenses are 2.1% more in Russellville.
 Eureka Springs, ARRussellville, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock74.5100
 Food & Groceries97.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.5100
 Housing66.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$172,300$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock63.6100
 Miscellaneous76.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Eureka Springs    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This is not an easy city to live in. I don't know where you get your data for housing costs, but it's far from accurate. There are no $470.00 studios. People pay $600.00  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is not anything like I remember. Keep in mind your waiter most likely has a doctorate. Depending on your lifestyle....it's a blue spot in a RED state.   More

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Visited as tourists since 1980. Bought a victorian here in 2015. Thought this was awesome. Turned out awesome on the negative scale. House that old certainly needs work  More

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Reviews for Russellville    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

This small city is fairly inexpensive to live in, but the variety of housing choices is limited. Great for a young family. The employment rate is low, with a variety of  More

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It is a great place to learn about Real Estate and how it relates to our community and lifestyle in this beautiful city of  More

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We have lived in Russellvile for 11 years now and love it. The cost of living is low, but so are the wages. Even with a college degree you'd make more money elsewhere.  More

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