2026 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Paragould, AR vs Rogers, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Rogers or is it cheaper to live in Paragould?
- Rogers is 25.1% more expensive than Paragould.

Which city has more affordable housing, Rogers or Paragould?
- Rogers housing costs are 107.4% more expensive than Paragould housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Paragould or is Health Care more affordable in Rogers.
- Health related expenses are 2.2% less in Rogers.
 Paragould, ARRogers, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.6100
 Food & Groceries93.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock91.9100
 Housing43.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$301,000$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.5100
 Miscellaneous75.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Paragould    6 Reviews

I moved here in March of 2023 and I love it! Coming from the east coast was a breath of fresh air to me. Everyone is so polite, and I have never seen so many people go  More

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Over 10 years ago

I was born and raised here in Paragould, AR and I have never really got to enjoy going to malls with families or nice resturants, nor do I ever remember having a lot of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Truth is YES you haveto have money or your poor in Paragould. Paragould doesnt have good paying jobs. Paragould has a really bad Meth problem way more than its fair  More

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Reviews for Rogers    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am looking at a house near Heritage High School. How is that area? Are there areas/streets that are to be avoided?? Thank  More

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Over 12 years ago

My husband and I moved here in Nov. 2007 and we have never looked back. We love it here! This area is beautiful in nature. The climate is great, crime is low in  More

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Over 15 years ago

The Northwest Arkansas Area has grown tremendously in the seven years I've lived here. There a number of national restaurants and shopping outlets and a few good local  More

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