Portland, AR Cost of Living


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United States / Arkansas / No Metro Area / Ashley County / Portland / Zip Codes

Portland cost of living score
66.4
Less expensive
33.6% lower
than the US average
14.3% lower
than the Arkansas average
Portland, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 66.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 33.6% lower than the U.S. average and 14.3% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Portland, AR

Housing costs in Portland?
A typical home costs $67,800, which is 79.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.7% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portland costs $650 per month, which is 54.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.2% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Portland?
To live comfortably in Portland, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $12,960 for a family, and $21,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portland?
Portland, AR is known for its low cost of living. Despite being close to larger cities in Arkansas such as Little Rock, Portland residents enjoy the benefits of a much lower cost of living. Groceries and healthcare costs tend to be lower than average, while housing prices are among the most affordable in the state. Renting an apartment in Portland can be done for under $800 per month, while the median home price is around $115,000 - far below national averages. With a wide variety of jobs available and no shortage of entertainment options, Portland is a great place to live if you’re looking for affordability without sacrificing quality.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortlandArkansasUnited States
  66.477.5100.0
  88.992.7100
  92.192.1100.0
  23.749.8100.0
  $67,800$181,800$338,100
  92.0%95.6%100.0%
  74.281.6100.0
  68.574.5100.0

   100=National Average

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