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Cost of living in Washington County, AR

Part of the Fayetteville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,820/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 251,863 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $925 33%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $454 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $303 11%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $91 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Washington County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$853
per month
1 bedroom
$925
per month
2 bedroom
$1,111
per month
3 bedroom
$1,557
per month
4 bedroom
$1,798
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Washington County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,426
per year
Individual earnings
$37,835
per year
Per capita
$36,545
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Washington County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$266,000
Annual property tax
$1,465

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Washington 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 Washington County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.3%

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 Washington 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 Washington County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.6 min
Drive alone
76.2%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
10.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Washington County

What it costs to live in Washington County each month.

Single person
$2,820
per month
  • Rent $925
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $454
  • State tax $91
Couple
$4,133
per month
  • Rent $1,111
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $757
  • State tax $184
Family
$6,693
per month
  • Rent $1,557
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $757
  • State tax $184

Frequently asked questions about Washington County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Washington County?

In Washington County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $925 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,111 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,557 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Washington County?

In Washington County, AR, the average household income is $66,426 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,835 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Washington County?

The estimated cost of living in Washington County, AR is approximately $2,820 per month for a single person, $4,133 for a couple, $6,693 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Washington County?

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

Is Washington County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Washington County, AR would need approximately $2,820 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,426 per year ($5,536 per month). Washington County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Washington County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Washington County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Washington County?

The average home value in Washington County, AR is $266,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,465, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Washington County compare to other areas?

You can compare Washington County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Washington County is in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, 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