El Dorado, AR Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in El Dorado, Arkansas?
$1,590 / month
for a family, 70.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $19,080 for the year for a family.
$2,067 / month
for a single person, 56.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,800 for the year for a single person.

El Dorado cost of living score
68
Less expensive
32.0% lower
than the US average
12.3% lower
than the Arkansas average
El Dorado, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 68, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.0% lower than the U.S. average and 12.3% higher than the average for Arkansas.

El Dorado, AR

Housing costs in El Dorado?
A typical home costs $99,700, which is 70.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.2% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in El Dorado costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.5% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford El Dorado?
To live comfortably in El Dorado, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $19,080 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about El Dorado?
El Dorado, AR is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living index of 79.4, which is almost 20 points lower than the US average of 100. Housing costs are especially low, with the median home value in El Dorado coming in at just $83,500 - well below the national median of around $200,000. The area also boasts a low unemployment rate and very reasonable tax rates on both state and local levels. All these factors make it an attractive destination for those looking to save money while still enjoying a comfortable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEl DoradoArkansasUnited States
    Unlock77.5100.0
  89.9  Unlock100.0
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  33.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$181,800$338,100
  95.6  Unlock100.0
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  82.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for El Dorado
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Anonymous · 
Over 4 years ago

El dorado ain't ****. This town is boring as hell and it ain't **** to do, so everything becomes repetitive. The only thing people do here is party, and everybody know  More

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Over 5 years ago

Born and raised here. Lived all over but there’s no place as warm and welcoming as this beautiful town.  More

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Over 6 years ago

Insane crime rate. Majority population is African American  More

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