Cost of Living in Mena, AR

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19%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
46%
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 Mena Arkansas National
Cost of living8186100
Groceries9396100
Health care9695100
Housing5467100
Transportation9694100
Utilities8993100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9793100
Household Items9496100
Education & Childcare8892100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Mena is 5% lower than the Arkansas average
  • The cost of living in Mena is 19% lower than the national average
  • Mena housing is 46% 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$64,955$5,413$1,516$1,949
      Renters$42,872$3,573$1,000$1,286
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Mena, AR, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Mena, homeowners have a median income of $64,955. Using that number, a maximum of $1,516 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $42,872, which means there is a maximum of $1,000 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      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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      Mena, AR5,6388118.6%

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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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