Cost of Living in Arkansas
19 cities • 1,137,187 total population • 2026 Data
$62,471
Avg. Median Income
-19% vs national
$992
Avg. Median Rent
-26% vs national
$208,847
Avg. Home Value
-38% vs national
5.3%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Arkansas has 19 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 1,137,187 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $62,471, which is 19% below the national median.
Rent averages $992 per month, and the average home value is $208,847. The largest city is Little Rock, while Pine Bluff offers the lowest rent and Bella Vista has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Arkansas
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Bluff | $831 | $41,250 | $86,400 |
| 2 | Russellville | $835 | $48,708 | $166,500 |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $852 | $52,692 | $168,100 |
| 4 | Paragould | $883 | $56,181 | $175,400 |
| 5 | Texarkana | $893 | $47,930 | $162,700 |
Most Expensive Cities in Arkansas
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bella Vista | $1,316 | $85,932 | $262,400 |
| 2 | Bentonville | $1,238 | $108,465 | $370,700 |
| 3 | Rogers | $1,182 | $82,993 | $278,000 |
| 4 | Little Rock | $1,067 | $60,583 | $221,200 |
| 5 | North Little Rock | $1,028 | $51,236 | $169,500 |
Highest Income Cities in Arkansas
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bentonville | $108,465 | $1,238 | 56,326 |
| 2 | Bella Vista | $85,932 | $1,316 | 30,935 |
| 3 | Rogers | $82,993 | $1,182 | 71,411 |
| 4 | Sherwood | $79,157 | $1,011 | 32,915 |
| 5 | Cabot | $72,656 | $974 | 26,733 |
All Cities in Arkansas
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 202,739 | $60,583 | $1,067 | $221,200 |
| Fayetteville | 97,227 | $59,074 | $1,003 | $322,500 |
| Fort Smith | 89,496 | $52,692 | $852 | $168,100 |
| Springdale | 87,388 | $66,044 | $1,008 | $237,200 |
| Jonesboro | 79,187 | $52,559 | $926 | $213,400 |
| Rogers | 71,411 | $82,993 | $1,182 | $278,000 |
| Conway | 66,288 | $58,461 | $986 | $234,600 |
| North Little Rock | 64,504 | $51,236 | $1,028 | $169,500 |
| Bentonville | 56,326 | $108,465 | $1,238 | $370,700 |
| Pine Bluff | 40,436 | $41,250 | $831 | $86,400 |
| Hot Springs | 38,023 | $46,441 | $902 | $156,900 |
| Benton | 35,954 | $69,638 | $1,003 | $199,400 |
| Sherwood | 32,915 | $79,157 | $1,011 | $190,900 |
| Bella Vista | 30,935 | $85,932 | $1,316 | $262,400 |
| Paragould | 29,940 | $56,181 | $883 | $175,400 |
| Texarkana | 29,343 | $47,930 | $893 | $162,700 |
| Jacksonville | 29,285 | $46,947 | $913 | $155,300 |
| Russellville | 29,057 | $48,708 | $835 | $166,500 |
| Cabot | 26,733 | $72,656 | $974 | $197,000 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.