Cost of living in Cross County, AR
Population 16,681 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Cross County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Cross County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Cross County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Cross County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Cross County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Cross County
State and local tax rates for Arkansas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Cross County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Cross County
What it costs to live in Cross County each month.
- Rent $646
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $303
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $407
- State tax $82
- Rent $848
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $502
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $448
- State tax $121
- Rent $1,188
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $762
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $448
- State tax $121
Frequently asked questions about Cross County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Cross County?
In Cross County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $646 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,188 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Cross County?
In Cross County, AR, the average household income is $47,012 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,958 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Cross County?
The estimated cost of living in Cross County, AR is approximately $2,485 per month for a single person, $3,498 for a couple, $5,952 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Cross County?
The combined sales tax rate in Cross County, AR is 9.47%, which includes the Arkansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.97%.
Is Cross County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Cross County, AR would need approximately $2,485 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,012 per year ($3,918 per month). Cross County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Cross County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cross County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Cross County?
The average home value in Cross County, AR is $104,000, with average annual property taxes of $574, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Cross County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP