Paragould, AR Cost of Living


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Paragould cost of living score
73.2
Less expensive
26.8% lower
than the US average
5.5% lower
than the Arkansas average
Paragould, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.8% lower than the U.S. average and 5.5% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Paragould, AR

Housing costs in Paragould?
A typical home costs $160,100, which is 52.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.9% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paragould costs $710 per month, which is 50.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.3% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Paragould?
To live comfortably in Paragould, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $30,600 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paragould?
Paragould is an affordable place to live, with the cost of living sitting well below the national average. It has a wide variety of housing options available, from small apartments and single-family homes to larger estates. The median home value is $93,400, and rents sit at around $750 for a one bedroom apartment. Groceries are also inexpensive, with most items costing significantly less than in other cities. Overall, Paragould is an excellent place to live for those who want a comfortable lifestyle while still keeping costs low.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesParagouldArkansasUnited States
  73.277.5100.0
  93.492.7100
  94.092.1100.0
  43.549.8100.0
  $160,100$181,800$338,100
  98.7%95.6%100.0%
  68.981.6100.0
  75.374.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I moved here in March of 2023 and I love it! Coming from the east coast was a breath of fresh air to me. Everyone is so polite, and I have never seen so many people go  More

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Over 8 years ago

I was born and raised here in Paragould, AR and I have never really got to enjoy going to malls with families or nice resturants, nor do I ever remember having a lot of  More

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Over 14 years ago

Truth is YES you haveto have money or your poor in Paragould. Paragould doesnt have good paying jobs. Paragould has a really bad Meth problem way more than its fair  More

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