Zip 72039 (Damascus, AR) Cost of Living


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United States / Arkansas / No Metro Area / Van Buren County / Damascus / Damascus (zip 72039)
How much do I need to live in Damascus, Arkansas?
$2,400 / month
for a family, 55.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,800 for the year for a family.
$2,033 / month
for a single person, 57.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,400 for the year for a single person.

Damascus cost of living score
72.4
Less expensive
27.6% lower
than the US average
6.6% lower
than the Arkansas average
Damascus (zip 72039), Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.6% lower than the U.S. average and 6.6% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Zip 72039 (Damascus, AR)

Housing costs in Damascus?
A typical home costs $150,200, which is 55.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.4% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Damascus costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.0% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Damascus?
To live comfortably in Damascus (zip 72039), Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $28,800 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Damascus?
The cost of living in 72039 Damascus, AR is relatively low. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this area is 79.7 compared to the national average of 100. Housing costs are particularly low with an index score of 64 compared to a national average of 100. Other expenses such as groceries, health care, and transportation also have low scores in comparison to the national average. Overall, Damascus has lower prices than many other areas in the country making it an attractive place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDamascusArkansasUnited States
    Unlock77.5100.0
  94.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock92.1100.0
  45.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$181,800$338,100
  98.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock81.6100.0
  66.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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