Searcy, AR Cost of Living


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Searcy cost of living score
75.1
Less expensive
24.9% lower
than the US average
3.1% lower
than the Arkansas average
Searcy, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.9% lower than the U.S. average and 3.1% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Searcy, AR

Housing costs in Searcy?
A typical home costs $172,500, which is 49.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.1% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Searcy costs $760 per month, which is 46.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.5% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Searcy?
To live comfortably in Searcy, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Searcy?
Searcy, AR has a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities in the United States. The city’s housing index is about 60% lower than the national average, which makes it far more affordable to live there. Additionally, grocery and healthcare costs are both below the US average, and transportation expenses are also well below the national median. Overall, Searcy is an excellent place for those looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSearcyArkansasUnited States
  75.177.5100.0
  95.492.7100
  90.592.1100.0
  52.649.8100.0
  $172,500$181,800$338,100
  96.3%95.6%100.0%
  66.581.6100.0
  86.174.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Searcy is a quiet town, and a great place to raise a family. The schools are good and there's a church that would fit your needs. We are proud it is still a dry county.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good- Searcy is a nice town with small town appeal and larger city ammenities coupled with bigger city accessibility. Bad- The city is not planned well for the growth.   More

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Cleaner than most cities ,also reasonable housing,small town feel ,growing. We are in the foothills to the Ozarks--very nice place to live--accessibilty to the Ozarks  More

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