Newport, AR Cost of Living


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United States / Arkansas / No Metro Area / Jackson County / Newport / Zip Codes

Newport cost of living score
65.1
Less expensive
34.9% lower
than the US average
16.0% lower
than the Arkansas average
Newport, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 65.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 34.9% lower than the U.S. average and 16.0% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Newport, AR

Housing costs in Newport?
A typical home costs $92,300, which is 72.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.2% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Newport costs $670 per month, which is 53.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.4% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Newport?
To live comfortably in Newport, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $20,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Newport?
The cost of living in Newport, AR is generally fairly affordable compared to other areas. The overall cost of living index score for Newport is 77.4, which is lower than the national average of 100. Housing costs in Newport are particularly affordable, with an index score of 59.8—well below the national average of 100. Other expenses such as groceries and transportation also tend to be lower than other regions. In addition, the city has a low crime rate and offers a variety of outdoor activities that can help with keeping costs down. All these factors make Newport an attractive location for those looking to live a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNewportArkansasUnited States
  65.177.5100.0
  91.192.7100
  91.792.1100.0
  28.149.8100.0
  $92,300$181,800$338,100
  94.0%95.6%100.0%
  69.881.6100.0
  65.774.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

While Arkansas prides itself on being the "land of opportunity" there are few luxuries. Long travel times are required to shop or do other recreational things since the  More

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What can I say about Newport? Well it is where I grew up and somewhere I call home. I have been away since November of 2000 and I have been back a few times only to  More

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