Batesville, AR Cost of Living


3 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Batesville cost of living score
71.3
Less expensive
28.7% lower
than the US average
8.0% lower
than the Arkansas average
Batesville, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.7% lower than the U.S. average and 8.0% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Batesville, AR

Housing costs in Batesville?
A typical home costs $136,800, which is 59.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.8% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Batesville 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 Batesville?
To live comfortably in Batesville, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Batesville?
The cost of living in Batesville, AR is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The median household income in Batesville is $42,781 and the median home value is $95,100, which is significantly lower than the national average. The overall cost of living index score for Batesville is 85.6 which means it’s 15.4 points below the national average and 6 points below Arkansas' state average. Grocery prices are also lower than many other cities and utilities such as electricity and water are quite affordable. In general, residents of Batesville can enjoy a good quality of life at an affordable price compared to many other areas in the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBatesvilleArkansasUnited States
  71.377.5100.0
  92.692.7100
  91.792.1100.0
  36.049.8100.0
  $136,800$181,800$338,100
  97.3%95.6%100.0%
  71.181.6100.0
  76.174.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Batesville
    See all (3)

Over 1 years ago

I moved to Ark 9 years ago to Hot Springs Village. I've visited a lot of places over those 9 years and I really like the state overall. If I didn't live in HSV, I  More

   |    Reply

I disagree that Batesville is going nowhere. I was born and raised here. I also happen to work for the Chamber of Commerce in the area, so I can guarantee that  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

I grew up in Batesville, moved away for college when I was 18. It is sad this city has not progressed any since I left. It doesn't seem like they are fighting very  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Batesville

Crime
Compare Batesville, AR cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Batesville, Arkansas to any other city in the US.