Cost of Living in Arkansas
Cost of Living in Arkansas | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 22% lower |
Utilities (Monthly) | 8% lower |
Food | 4% lower |
Healthcare | 1% higher |
Transportation | 6% lower |
Goods & Services | 13% higher |
The cost of living in Arkansas is 4% lower than the national average. Housing is 22% lower than the national average, while utilities are 8% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 4% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 13% higher.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 1% higher in Arkansas compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 13% higher.
The Cost of Living in Arkansas Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
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Hot Springs, AR | 9% higher | 5% higher |
Hot Springs Village, AR | 9% higher | 5% higher |
Paragould, AR | 6% higher | 2% higher |
Fayetteville, AR | 2% lower | 6% lower |
Bentonville, AR | 2% lower | 6% lower |
Little Rock, AR | 3% lower | 7% lower |
Conway, AR | 13% lower | 16% lower |
Jonesboro, AR | 13% lower | 17% lower |