2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 559 cities in Arkansas.
Average median home value across Arkansas cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Arkansas.
COL index 89.5 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Arkansas.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maysville CDP | 144.6 | Very Expensive | $859,400 | N/A |
| 2 | Goshen | 126.4 | Very Expensive | $616,800 | N/A |
| 3 | Natural Steps CDP | 113.4 | Expensive | $443,900 | N/A |
| 4 | Cave Springs | 112.4 | Expensive | $431,300 | N/A |
| 5 | Lake Hamilton CDP | 110.9 | Expensive | $411,000 | N/A |
| 6 | Tontitown | 109.6 | Moderate | $394,200 | N/A |
| 7 | Little Flock | 108.9 | Moderate | $383,900 | N/A |
| 8 | Bentonville | 107.9 | Moderate | $370,700 | N/A |
| 9 | Elm Springs | 107.2 | Moderate | $362,400 | N/A |
| 10 | Prairie Creek CDP | 107.1 | Moderate | $360,200 | N/A |
| 11 | Board Camp CDP | 105.8 | Moderate | $342,900 | N/A |
| 12 | Fayetteville | 104.2 | Moderate | $322,500 | N/A |
| 13 | Avilla CDP | 102.3 | Moderate | $297,200 | N/A |
| 14 | Centerton | 102.2 | Moderate | $295,500 | N/A |
| 15 | Wooster | 102.0 | Moderate | $292,900 | N/A |
| 16 | Cammack Village | 102.0 | Moderate | $292,700 | N/A |
| 17 | Clarkedale | 101.5 | Moderate | $286,200 | N/A |
| 18 | Rogers | 100.9 | Moderate | $278,000 | N/A |
| 19 | Maumelle | 100.8 | Moderate | $276,900 | N/A |
| 20 | Bella Vista | 99.7 | Moderate | $262,400 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources