Summary of The Cost of Living in Arkansas, United States
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Arkansas is $3,113.00 including rent, or $2,063.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Arkansas is $4,546.00 including rent, or $3,496.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Arkansas is $6,395.50 including rent, or $5,030.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Arkansas ranges from $37,356.00 for a single person to $54,552.00 for a couple, and $76,746.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $24,756.00 for a single person to $41,952.00 for a couple, and $60,366.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Arkansas, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,843.00 for a single person to $2,692.40 for a couple, and $3,810.90 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,143.00 for a single person to $1,992.40 for a couple, and $2,900.90 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Arkansas, estimated monthly expenses range from $5,216.00 for a single person to $7,582.20 for a couple, and $10,558.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,716.00 for a single person to $6,082.20 for a couple, and $8,608.20 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Arkansas is $4,300.00, which is 108.4% more than the average monthly cost of living and 276.2% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |