Alpena, AR Cost of Living


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Alpena cost of living score
73.7
Less expensive
26.3% lower
than the US average
4.9% lower
than the Arkansas average
Alpena, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.3% lower than the U.S. average and 4.9% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Alpena, AR

Housing costs in Alpena?
A typical home costs $157,400, which is 53.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.4% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alpena costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.0% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Alpena?
To live comfortably in Alpena, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alpena?
The cost of living in Alpena, AR is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median household income is around $31,000 and the median home price is roughly $90,000. Utilities are also quite affordable, with electricity averaging about $95 per month and natural gas running around $60 per month. In addition, groceries can be found for reasonable prices as well. With all these factors considered, it’s easy to see why people who live in Alpena find it easy to make ends meet and why the cost of living here is so attractive.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlpenaArkansasUnited States
  73.777.5100.0
  94.392.7100
  91.492.1100.0
  42.149.8100.0
  $157,400$181,800$338,100
  92.4%95.6%100.0%
  71.081.6100.0
  77.974.5100.0

   100=National Average

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