Zip 71973 (Wickes, AR) Cost of Living


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United States / Arkansas / No Metro Area / Polk County / Wickes / Wickes (zip 71973)

Wickes cost of living score
71.2
Less expensive
28.8% lower
than the US average
8.1% lower
than the Arkansas average
Wickes (zip 71973), Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.8% lower than the U.S. average and 8.1% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Zip 71973 (Wickes, AR)

Housing costs in Wickes?
A typical home costs $89,700, which is 73.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.7% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wickes 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 Wickes?
To live comfortably in Wickes (zip 71973), Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $17,280 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wickes?
The cost of living in Wickes, AR (zip code 71973) is relatively affordable compared to the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this area is 83.9, which is lower than the U.S. average of 100. The median housing costs are also quite affordable at $81,700 and the median household income is slightly higher than the state average at $37,966. Other expenses such as utilities and transportation are also reasonable due to the lower than average cost of living index in this region. All these factors together make Wickes an attractive place for those looking for an affordable lifestyle while still enjoying a high quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWickesArkansasUnited States
  71.277.5100.0
  9192.7100
  92.892.1100.0
  22.249.8100.0
  $89,700$181,800$338,100
  96.8%95.6%100.0%
  74.481.6100.0
  67.174.5100.0

   100=National Average

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