Zip 72153 (Shirley, AR) Cost of Living


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United States / Arkansas / No Metro Area / Van Buren County / Shirley / Shirley (zip 72153)

Shirley cost of living score
72.4
Less expensive
27.6% lower
than the US average
6.6% lower
than the Arkansas average
Shirley (zip 72153), 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 72153 (Shirley, AR)

Housing costs in Shirley?
A typical home costs $156,100, which is 53.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.1% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shirley costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 20.0% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Shirley?
To live comfortably in Shirley (zip 72153), Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $29,880 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shirley?
The cost of living in Shirley, AR 72153 is quite low. According to the most recent data from Best Places, the average cost of living index for this area is 86.8, which is 14.2% lower than the national average. This means that there are more affordable housing options and lower costs associated with everyday expenses like groceries, transportation, healthcare and utilities. In addition, the median household income in Shirley is $40,167, with a poverty rate of 23%. This demonstrates that the area has an affordable lifestyle compared to many other places across the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShirleyArkansasUnited States
  72.477.5100.0
  91.992.7100
  90.192.1100.0
  38.349.8100.0
  $156,100$181,800$338,100
  96.4%95.6%100.0%
  82.681.6100.0
  66.374.5100.0

   100=National Average

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