Cost of Living in Arkansas
The cost of living in Arkansas is 7% lower than the national average
| Cost of Living in Arkansas | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 20% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 4% lower |
| Food | 5% lower |
| Healthcare | 11% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Goods & Services | 2% higher |
Summary
The cost of living in Arkansas is 7% lower than the national average. Housing is 20% lower than the national average, while utilities are 4% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 5% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 2% higher.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 11% lower in Arkansas compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 2% higher.
The Cost of Living in Arkansas Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in Arkansas’s 8 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in Arkansas varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in Arkansas is Paragould, where the cost of living is 11% higher compared to the state average and 3% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Arkansas is Jonesboro, with a cost of living 10% lower below the state average and 16% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Paragould, AR | 11% higher | 3% higher |
| Fayetteville, AR | 3% higher | 4% lower |
| Bentonville, AR | 3% higher | 4% lower |
| Little Rock, AR | 2% higher | 6% lower |
| Hot Springs, AR | 0% | 7% lower |
| Hot Springs Village, AR | 0% | 7% lower |
| Conway, AR | 9% lower | 15% lower |
| Jonesboro, AR | 10% lower | 16% lower |