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Cost of living in Saline County, AR

Part of the Little Rock Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,977/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 125,724 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $892 30%
Federal tax $613 21%
Healthcare $480 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $303 10%
Energy $192 6%
State tax $122 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Saline County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$887
per month
1 bedroom
$892
per month
2 bedroom
$1,032
per month
3 bedroom
$1,376
per month
4 bedroom
$1,628
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Saline County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,534
per year
Individual earnings
$47,534
per year
Per capita
$38,149
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Saline County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$211,700
Annual property tax
$1,335

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Saline County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$148
per month · 13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,304
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Saline County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.0%

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 Saline County

State and local tax rates for Arkansas.

State income tax
3.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
9.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Saline County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.4 min
Drive alone
79.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
8.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Saline County

What it costs to live in Saline County each month.

Single person
$2,977
per month
  • Rent $892
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $613
  • State tax $122
Couple
$4,253
per month
  • Rent $1,032
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $923
  • State tax $217
Family
$6,711
per month
  • Rent $1,376
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $923
  • State tax $217

Frequently asked questions about Saline County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Saline County?

In Saline County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $892 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,032 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,376 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Saline County?

In Saline County, AR, the average household income is $76,534 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $47,534 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Saline County?

The estimated cost of living in Saline County, AR is approximately $2,977 per month for a single person, $4,253 for a couple, $6,711 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Saline County?

The combined sales tax rate in Saline County, AR is 9.47%, which includes the Arkansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.97%.

Is Saline County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Saline County, AR would need approximately $2,977 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,534 per year ($6,378 per month). Saline County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Saline County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Saline County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Saline County?

The average home value in Saline County, AR is $211,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,335, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Saline County compare to other areas?

You can compare Saline County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Saline County is in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area.

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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
Methodology All data sources