Cost of Living in Arkadelphia, AR
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
77.5
100 = national avg
-22.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$34,113
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$80,632
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing81.5
Food82.4
Transportation64.9
Healthcare85.9
Utilities85.8
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$731
per month
2 Bedroom
$880
per month
The overall cost of living index in Arkadelphia is 77.5, which is 22.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 81.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $34,113 per year to cover basic expenses.