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24%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
69%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index College Station Arkansas National
Cost of living7686100
Groceries9796100
Health care9595100
Housing3167100
Transportation9894100
Utilities9193100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9393100
Household Items9596100
Education & Childcare9792100
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  • The cost of living in College Station is 12% lower than the Arkansas average
  • The cost of living in College Station is 24% lower than the national average
  • College Station housing is 69% lower than the national average
  • Arkansas general sales tax is 27% higher than the national average
  • Arkansas state income tax is 23% lower than the national average

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.