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Cost of living in Arkansas

Rent, taxes, earnings and more across all 75 Arkansas counties.

Avg. 1-bed rent
$716/mo
Avg. household income
$51,156/yr
Avg. home value
$131,967
Avg. monthly cost
$2,553/mo
Cheapest county
Stone County
$2,309/mo for a single person
Most expensive county
Crittenden County
$3,069/mo for a single person

Last updated May 21, 2026

Taxes in Arkansas

State income, sales and local tax rates.

State income tax
3.90%
Top marginal rate

Arkansas has a graduated state income tax ranging from 0% to 3.9%.

State sales tax
6.50%
Combined sales tax
9.47%
incl. average local of 2.97%

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Rent in Arkansas

The average one-bedroom rent across Arkansas is $716/mo. Rent varies from $646/mo in Ashley County to $1,207/mo in Crittenden County.

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Cheapest places to live in Arkansas

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Rankings include rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and taxes. See our methodology.

Most expensive places to live in Arkansas

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Highest earning counties in Arkansas

Top 10 by average household income.

All 75 counties in Arkansas

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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas

Common questions about cost of living, taxes and rent.

What is the cost of living in Arkansas?

The average cost of living in Arkansas is approximately $2,553 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $2,309/mo in Stone County to $3,069/mo in Crittenden County.

What is the average rent in Arkansas?

The average one-bedroom rent in Arkansas is $716 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 75 counties.

What is the average salary in Arkansas?

The average household income in Arkansas is $51,156 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Does Arkansas have state income tax?

Yes, Arkansas has a graduated income tax ranging from 0% to 3.9%.

What is the sales tax in Arkansas?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Arkansas averages 9.47%. The state rate is 6.50% with an average local addition of 2.97%.

What are the cheapest places to live in Arkansas?

The cheapest counties to live in Arkansas based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Searcy County ($2,281/mo), 2. Stone County ($2,309/mo), 3. Van Buren County ($2,367/mo), 4. Jackson County ($2,375/mo), 5. Fulton County ($2,383/mo).

What are the most expensive places to live in Arkansas?

The most expensive counties to live in Arkansas based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Crittenden County ($3,069/mo), 2. Benton County ($3,006/mo), 3. Saline County ($2,977/mo), 4. Lonoke County ($2,905/mo), 5. Pulaski County ($2,858/mo).

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources.

  • U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year Estimates)
  • HUD Fair Market Rents FY2025
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  • Tax Foundation state and local rates
Methodology All data sources