Charleston, Arkansas is a city located in the Mississippi County and has an estimated population of 1533 people. It has recently been ranked #3 in the BestPlaces rankings for “Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in Arkansas”. This ranking is based on factors such as housing affordability, cost of living index, groceries, health care costs, and transportation costs. In terms of housing affordability, Charleston scores extremely well with an average listing price of just over $100K. This low price is also reflected in the cost of living index which stands at about 88% lower than the US average. Additionally, groceries are much cheaper than the US average with food costing approximately 8% less than other cities. Overall, this makes Charleston one of the best places to live if you are looking for a low cost of living without sacrificing quality of life or amenities.
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