Zip 72461 (Rector, AR) Cost of Living


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United States / Arkansas / No Metro Area / Clay County / Rector / Rector (zip 72461)

Rector cost of living score
67.7
Less expensive
32.3% lower
than the US average
12.6% lower
than the Arkansas average
Rector (zip 72461), Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 67.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.3% lower than the U.S. average and 12.6% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Zip 72461 (Rector, AR)

Housing costs in Rector?
A typical home costs $81,800, which is 75.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.0% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rector costs $660 per month, which is 53.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.3% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Rector?
To live comfortably in Rector (zip 72461), Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $15,840 for a family, and $20,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rector?
The cost of living in Rector, AR is very affordable. The median home value is around $80,000, nearly 20% lower than the Arkansas statewide median. Renters can find a one-bedroom apartment for an average of $500 per month. Groceries, utilities, and other necessities are also quite reasonable here. Residents enjoy a low tax rate and low unemployment rate making it easier to make ends meet with an average income of around $30,000 annually. With its convenient location and affordability, Rector is an attractive place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle in a small town setting.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRectorArkansasUnited States
  67.777.5100.0
  9292.7100
  94.092.1100.0
  23.349.8100.0
  $81,800$181,800$338,100
  101.6%95.6%100.0%
  77.881.6100.0
  65.874.5100.0

   100=National Average

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