| | Tucson, AZ | Van Buren, AR | United States |
| Overall | 97.0 | 76.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.5 | 93.5 | 100 |
| Health | 85.4 | 92.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 93.2 | 43.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $303,400 | $173,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,940.0% | 9,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 96.6 | 80.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 98.6 | 74.3 | 100 |
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We moved to Arkansas (and to Van Buren) 4 years ago from the metro Houston, Texas area. We were sick of the traffic and crime that comes with living in a large city. More
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