State guide
Cost of living in Arkansas
2 Arkansas cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 3.6% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 9.4%.
Cities covered
2
Median rent
$1,247/mo
Median est. cost
$3,642/mo
State income tax
≈3.6%
Standouts in Arkansas
Cheapest
Little Rock, AR
$3,583/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Fayetteville, AR
Fit 66
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Fayetteville, AR
Safety 45
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Fayetteville, AR
Jobs 83
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Fayetteville, AR
234 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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