Cost of Living in Lonoke, AR

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17%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
45%
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 Lonoke Arkansas National
Cost of living8386100
Groceries9796100
Health care9795100
Housing5567100
Transportation9594100
Utilities9393100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9193100
Household Items9796100
Education & Childcare9492100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Lonoke is 3% lower than the Arkansas average
  • The cost of living in Lonoke is 17% lower than the national average
  • Lonoke housing is 45% 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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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$77,178$6,432$1,801$2,316
      Renters$28,939$2,412$675$868
      The affordability of the housing market in Lonoke, AR as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Lonoke homeowners, the median income is $77,178. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $1,801 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $28,939. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $675 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Arkansas Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Arkansas 6.5% 11.625%

      Arkansas Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Arkansas 2% 4.9%

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      Lonoke, AR4,3328316.8%

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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.
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