Zip 72846 (Lamar, AR) Cost of Living


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United States / Arkansas / No Metro Area / Johnson County / Lamar / Lamar (zip 72846)

Lamar cost of living score
70.8
Less expensive
29.2% lower
than the US average
8.6% lower
than the Arkansas average
Lamar (zip 72846), Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.2% lower than the U.S. average and 8.6% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Zip 72846 (Lamar, AR)

Housing costs in Lamar?
A typical home costs $145,100, which is 57.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.2% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lamar costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.0% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Lamar?
To live comfortably in Lamar (zip 72846), Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $27,720 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lamar?
The cost of living in 72846 Lamar, AR is relatively low. It has a median home value of $53,000 which is approximately 30% lower than the national average. The median rent price is around $600 per month which is also significantly lower than the US average. Additionally, food and gas prices are considerably lower than most states making it an ideal place for those on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLamarArkansasUnited States
  70.877.5100.0
  93.592.7100
  91.392.1100.0
  39.049.8100.0
  $145,100$181,800$338,100
  96.5%95.6%100.0%
  75.581.6100.0
  72.674.5100.0

   100=National Average

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