Cost of Living in Arkansas
Arkansas has 19 cities with cost-of-living data on CompareLiving, drawn from US Census, BEA, HUD, and EPA sources. Median rent is lowest in Russellville at $842/mo and highest in Bella Vista at $1,395/mo.
Arkansas at a Glance
Cities Tracked
19
with census data
Avg Cost Index
N/A
US avg = 100
Avg Median Rent
$1,044
per month
Avg Household Income
$64,845
annual median
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Arkansas Cities — Full Table
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| Little Rock | 203,436 | — | $1,106 | $236,400 | $63,003 |
| Fayetteville | 99,319 | — | $1,065 | $349,600 | $62,695 |
| Fort Smith | 89,805 | — | $884 | $178,100 | $54,816 |
| Springdale | 88,160 | — | $1,071 | $261,800 | $69,787 |
| Jonesboro | 80,137 | — | $956 | $223,200 | $55,424 |
| Rogers | 72,981 | — | $1,270 | $308,200 | $86,728 |
| Conway | 67,642 | — | $1,011 | $252,100 | $63,004 |
| North Little Rock | 64,538 | — | $1,069 | $178,900 | $52,707 |
| Bentonville | 58,249 | — | $1,344 | $428,500 | $112,792 |
| Pine Bluff | 39,743 | — | $855 | $89,400 | $42,718 |
| Hot Springs | 37,920 | — | $914 | $165,500 | $47,760 |
| Benton | 36,595 | — | $1,072 | $212,700 | $72,876 |
| Sherwood | 33,070 | — | $1,101 | $199,500 | $81,328 |
| Bella Vista | 31,697 | — | $1,395 | $296,700 | $88,055 |
| Paragould | 30,215 | — | $925 | $181,500 | $56,980 |
| Jacksonville | 29,221 | — | $930 | $163,400 | $49,666 |
| Texarkana | 29,177 | — | $909 | $170,200 | $45,835 |
| Russellville | 29,162 | — | $842 | $172,400 | $50,877 |
| Cabot | 26,960 | — | $1,110 | $207,300 | $75,000 |
Cost Index = BEA Regional Price Parity (US avg = 100) · Income & Rent = US Census ACS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cost of Living in Arkansas
What is the cost of living in Arkansas?
Cost of living varies significantly across cities in Arkansas. Use the table below to compare individual cities.
What are the cheapest cities to live in Arkansas?
City-level cost index data for Arkansas is being compiled. Check back soon.
What is the median rent in Arkansas?
The average median gross rent across cities in Arkansas is approximately $1,044/month. Rent varies significantly by city and neighborhood — use the city profiles below for specific figures.
What are the income tax rates in Arkansas?
State income tax information for Arkansas is not yet available in our database.
What is the sales tax in Arkansas?
Sales tax information for Arkansas is not yet available in our database.
Is it expensive to move to Arkansas?
Check individual city profiles in Arkansas to estimate your cost of living. Our moving guides offer salary adjustment calculators for popular corridors.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, Tax Foundation · Methodology