Central City, AR Cost of Living


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Central City cost of living score
76.6
Less expensive
23.4% lower
than the US average
1.2% lower
than the Arkansas average
Central City, 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.

Central City, AR

Housing costs in Central City?
A typical home costs $168,900, which is 50.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.1% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Central City 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 Central City?
To live comfortably in Central City, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Central City?
The cost of living in Central City, AR is very affordable. The median home price is around $150,000 and the average rent for a one bedroom apartment is around $650 per month. The cost of groceries is slightly lower than the national average and utilities are also reasonably priced. Overall, the cost of living in Central City, AR is quite reasonable compared to other cities across the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCentral CityArkansasUnited States
  76.677.5100.0
  95.692.7100
  93.792.1100.0
  56.549.8100.0
  $168,900$181,800$338,100
  95.8%95.6%100.0%
  77.581.6100.0
  88.674.5100.0

   100=National Average

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