Helena-West Helena Metro Area, AR Cost of Living


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Helena-West Helena cost of living score
66
Less expensive
34.0% lower
than the US average
14.8% lower
than the Arkansas average
Helena-West Helena Arkan Metro Area, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 66, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 34.0% lower than the U.S. average and 14.8% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Helena-West Helena Metro Area, AR

Housing costs in Helena-West Helena?
A typical home costs $70,800, which is 79.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.1% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Helena-West Helena costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.7% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Helena-West Helena?
To live comfortably in Helena-West Helena Arkan Metro Area, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $13,680 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Helena-West Helena?
The cost of living in the Helena-West Helena, AR Metro Area is significantly lower than the national average. According to data gathered, the cost of living in this area is 66, compared to the US average of 100. This lower cost of living contributes to relatively low house values as well; while the US median value for a house is $338,100, in this metro area it is only $70,800. Although it may not be the most expensive place to live in terms of housing and day-to-day costs, those looking to reside here should ensure that their finances are able to cover them for their daily needs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHelena-West HelenaArkansasUnited States
  66.077.5100.0
  91.392.7100
  90.792.1100.0
  22.949.8100.0
  $70,800$181,800$338,100
  94.2%95.6%100.0%
  70.381.6100.0
  68.174.5100.0

   100=National Average

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