Cost of Living in Mountainburg, AR

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22%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
58%
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 Mountainburg Arkansas National
Cost of living7886100
Groceries9396100
Health care9695100
Housing4267100
Transportation9694100
Utilities8993100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9793100
Household Items9496100
Education & Childcare8892100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Mountainburg is 9% lower than the Arkansas average
  • The cost of living in Mountainburg is 22% lower than the national average
  • Mountainburg housing is 58% 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$65,979$5,498$1,539$1,980
      Renters$27,404$2,284$639$822

      Arkansas Sales Tax

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

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      Arkansas 2% 4.9%

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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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