Arkansas 

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Cost of Living in Arkansas

Arkansas State is known for its affordability, offering a low cost of living and high quality of life. The cost of living in Arkansas is more than 14% lower than the national average, with housing being the most significant factor. In comparison to other states, groceries and transportation are both cheaper in Arkansas. Healthcare costs are more affordable as well, and no state income tax makes it even easier to keep your money where it belongs: in your pocket. As such, Arkansas is a great place for people on a budget who want to get the most out of their dollar.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Arkansas is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Arkansas, Arkansas is more expensive.

Arkansas cost of living is 77.5

COST OF LIVINGArkansasUnited States
  77.5100
  92.7100
  92.1100
  49.8100
  $181,800$338,100
  95.6100
  81.6100
  74.5100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Arkansas    28 Reviews
    Depends on where you live - 4/4/2017
    I live in a small town at the very edge of Little Rock and I love where I live. Having said that, there are places in Arkansas (especially in LR) that I would not live,... Read More

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    School Districts - 1/6/2016
    I am seeing some reviews that Arkansas is the worst place to be for jobs, and out of all the cities Springdale is the absolute worse, the school district is made up of... Read More

    Ozark Mountains of Arkansas - 8/27/2015
    The Ozark Mountains are incredibly beautiful with abundant wildlife, rivers, creeks and lakes.... Read More


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    72401, 72764, 72712, 72034, 71913, 72701, 72756, 72762, 72758, 72076, ... 591 more

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