Austin, AR Cost of Living


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Austin cost of living score
82.3
Less expensive
17.7% lower
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arkansas average
Austin, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.7% lower than the U.S. average and 6.2% lower than the average for Arkansas.

Austin, AR

Housing costs in Austin?
A typical home costs $201,900, which is 40.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.1% more expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Austin costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% more than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Austin?
To live comfortably in Austin, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $38,520 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Austin?
Austin, AR is known for being an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Austin is well below the national average. Housing costs are very reasonable and rental prices are often lower than other parts of the country. Grocery costs are also low, and there are plenty of local stores and small businesses where residents can find a great deal. Additionally, property taxes in Austin are among the lowest in the state. All these factors combine to make Austin a great place for people on a budget to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAustinArkansasUnited States
  82.377.5100.0
  96.492.7100
  91.792.1100.0
  56.349.8100.0
  $201,900$181,800$338,100
  97.7%95.6%100.0%
  92.481.6100.0
  88.874.5100.0

   100=National Average

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