Texarkana, AR Cost of Living


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Texarkana cost of living score
72.5
Less expensive
27.5% lower
than the US average
6.5% lower
than the Arkansas average
Texarkana, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.5% lower than the U.S. average and 6.5% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Texarkana, AR

Housing costs in Texarkana?
A typical home costs $144,900, which is 57.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.3% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Texarkana costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.4% more than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Texarkana?
To live comfortably in Texarkana, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $27,720 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Texarkana?
The cost of living in Texarkana, AR is quite reasonable. The city has an overall cost of living index that is close to the national average. The median home price in the area is around $92,000, which makes it an attractive option for prospective home buyers. Grocery prices are also fairly low, with a family of four spending around $850-$900 per month. Utilities are generally lower than the state and national averages as well. In addition, there are no personal income taxes in Arkansas, providing residents with additional savings and a greater level of disposable income. All in all, Texarkana provides its residents with an affordable cost of living that can lead to a better quality of life overall.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTexarkanaArkansasUnited States
  72.577.5100.0
  91.492.7100
  93.892.1100.0
  37.749.8100.0
  $144,900$181,800$338,100
  94.8%95.6%100.0%
  68.781.6100.0
  73.274.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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While Texarkana, Texas can look relatively neat in places, the "Arkansas side" is another story. The majority of this community is infested with crime, homelessness,  More

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What does it mean? Nice people? Nice roads? Bull!!! People in this city don't even say thank you when you give them a favor. Therefore, they are barely say thank  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am thinking of taking a position in Texarkana and wanted some honest feedback from working professionals in the area. I am college educated in mechanical engineering.  More

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