Blytheville, AR Cost of Living


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Blytheville cost of living score
67.4
Less expensive
32.6% lower
than the US average
13.0% lower
than the Arkansas average
Blytheville, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 67.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.6% lower than the U.S. average and 13.0% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Blytheville, AR

Housing costs in Blytheville?
A typical home costs $92,200, which is 72.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.3% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blytheville costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.1% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Blytheville?
To live comfortably in Blytheville, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blytheville?
The cost of living in Blytheville, AR is relatively low. According to Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index in Blytheville is 88.4, which is 12.6% lower than the national average of 100. This makes it an attractive option for those looking for a place to settle that won't be overly expensive. The median household income is $33,773 and the median home value is $87,200, both of which are considerably lower than the national averages. Additionally, goods like groceries and utilities are all reasonably priced compared to other cities and towns across the country. Overall, Blytheville offers an affordable place to live with a strong sense of community and plenty of amenities nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlythevilleArkansasUnited States
  67.477.5100.0
  92.692.7100
  92.992.1100.0
  27.049.8100.0
  $92,200$181,800$338,100
  89.7%95.6%100.0%
  65.681.6100.0
  70.374.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Small town down on its luck after the air base closed. The old air base housing is being used for a retirement community. The top paying jobs in the area are working  More

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Not a lot of excitment here, but lots of warm weather and sunshine. Peaceful and quiet life. Wonderful for home gardens and very affordable place to live on a limited  More

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Over 16 years ago

The economy is triebble in Blytheville. There no jobs esp. for  More

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