Alma, AR Cost of Living


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Alma cost of living score
76.6
Less expensive
23.4% lower
than the US average
1.2% lower
than the Arkansas average
Alma, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.4% lower than the U.S. average and 1.2% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Alma, AR

Housing costs in Alma?
A typical home costs $206,600, which is 38.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.6% more expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alma costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Alma?
To live comfortably in Alma, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $39,600 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alma?
Alma, AR has an affordable cost of living that is 8% lower than the national average. The median home cost in Alma is $140,400, which is significantly lower than the national average of $231,200. Additionally, the median household income in Alma is $48,715 per year, which is slightly lower than the national average of $61,937. However, this amount still provides plenty of disposable income for many families. Furthermore, amenities such as grocery stores and restaurants are more affordable in Alma compared to other areas with higher costs of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlmaArkansasUnited States
  76.677.5100.0
  95.992.7100
  92.892.1100.0
  53.549.8100.0
  $206,600$181,800$338,100
  97.1%95.6%100.0%
  82.581.6100.0
  74.474.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

I have multiple friends and fraternity brothers who are from Alma and the area around it, that does not include Fort Smith. I am amazed at how well kept these people and  More

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Over 8 years ago

Alma has some of the best schools around. I have never seen a school district care so much for it's students. Not to mention the sports, dance, cheer and drama teams are  More

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Over 12 years ago

The most common response to querys about denominational identity is Baptist. There are basically three expressions of Baptist faith in the area. They are: Southern,  More

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