Baxter County, AR Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Baxter, Arkansas?
$3,060 / month
for a family, 43.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,720 for the year for a family.
$2,000 / month
for a single person, 58.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,000 for the year for a single person.

Baxter cost of living score
74.5
Less expensive
25.5% lower
than the US average
3.9% lower
than the Arkansas average
Baxter Arkan County, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.5% lower than the U.S. average and 3.9% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Baxter County, AR

Housing costs in Baxter?
A typical home costs $192,400, which is 43.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.8% more expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Baxter costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.3% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Baxter?
To live comfortably in Baxter Arkan County, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $36,720 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Baxter?
The cost of living in Baxter, AR County is significantly lower than the national average. The median value of a home in Baxter County is $192,400, which is less than half the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living index for Baxter County is 74.5 compared to 100 for the US as a whole. This means that goods and services are relatively cheaper in Baxter county compared to other locations across the country. Despite being low, the cost of living in Baxter still provides residents with access to what they need at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesBaxterArkansasUnited States
    Unlock77.5100.0
  94.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock92.1100.0
  48.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$181,800$338,100
  96.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock81.6100.0
  82.7  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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