Charleston, AR Cost of Living


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United States / Arkansas / No Metro Area / Franklin County / Charleston / Zip Codes

Charleston cost of living score
72.4
Less expensive
27.6% lower
than the US average
6.6% lower
than the Arkansas average
Charleston, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.6% lower than the U.S. average and 6.6% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Charleston, AR

Housing costs in Charleston?
A typical home costs $147,200, which is 56.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.0% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Charleston costs $810 per month, which is 43.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.7% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Charleston?
To live comfortably in Charleston, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $28,080 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Charleston?
The cost of living in Charleston, AR is quite reasonable. The median home value is around $117,000 and most people can afford a comfortable lifestyle on a modest budget. Additionally, the cost of goods and services is relatively low with an overall cost of living index of 79.3. Grocery costs are especially affordable with staples such as eggs and milk costing only around $2.50 each. This allows more money to be put towards other activities such as entertainment or leisure trips out of town. With its low cost of living, Charleston, AR provides an attractive option for those looking for a place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCharlestonArkansasUnited States
  72.477.5100.0
  92.592.7100
  92.892.1100.0
  38.849.8100.0
  $147,200$181,800$338,100
  95.6%95.6%100.0%
  81.681.6100.0
  68.374.5100.0

   100=National Average

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