Mena, AR Cost of Living


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United States / Arkansas / No Metro Area / Polk County / Mena / Zip Codes

Mena cost of living score
71.2
Less expensive
28.8% lower
than the US average
8.1% lower
than the Arkansas average
Mena, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.8% lower than the U.S. average and 8.1% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Mena, AR

Housing costs in Mena?
A typical home costs $154,700, which is 54.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.9% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mena costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.3% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Mena?
To live comfortably in Mena, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mena?
The cost of living in Mena, AR is relatively low compared to the national average. The overall cost of living index in Mena is 79.2, which is 21.8 points lower than the U.S. average and costs on goods and services are almost 15% below the national average. Housing costs are particularly affordable with a median home price at just under $80,000, while groceries and utilities remain cheaper than most other places in the country. Additionally, healthcare costs are highly competitive and residents benefit from low property taxes and no state income tax. All these factors contribute to make Mena an attractive option for those looking for a quality place to live without breaking the bank
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMenaArkansasUnited States
  71.277.5100.0
  92.692.7100
  92.892.1100.0
  37.649.8100.0
  $154,700$181,800$338,100
  95.2%95.6%100.0%
  74.481.6100.0
  67.474.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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No jobs, nothing to do for retirees, nothing to do for teens or children. If you are not connected to local families you will never be accepted. Before even considering  More

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I grew up in Mena, AR and left there when I joined the Marine Corps. I never used drugs, most of the guys were active in sports and there were NO TEENS pregnant at the  More

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I read with astonishment the only review of Mena Arkansas, and I must disaggree. I moved here in 2005 from crowded and congested Florida and have never regretted the  More

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