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Arkansas cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: Arkansas has a cost-of-living index of 89.1 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $44,550, median household income of $62,106, combined average sales tax about 9.46%, and regular gas about $3.571/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index89.1100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$44,550
Median HH income$62,106
Sales tax (comb.)9.46%
Gas (87 octane)$3.571/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityLittle Rock (203,842)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Graduated 2%–3.9%

Sales tax: 6.5% state (combined avg. ~9.46%)

Major industries: Agriculture (poultry, rice), manufacturing, tourism, timber

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~92°F (July) · Winter low ~31°F (January)

Culture (context)

Clinton Presidential Library / Crystal Bridges Museum

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FAQ

What is Arkansas's cost of living index?

Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 89.1 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in Arkansas?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $44,550 for Arkansas.

What is median household income in Arkansas?

Median household income in Arkansas is $62,106 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in Arkansas?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for Arkansas is 9.46%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does Arkansas have a state income tax?

State income tax in Arkansas: Graduated 2%–3.9%.

What was regular gas in Arkansas in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $3.571 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

Sources on the hub: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational snapshot — not relocation or tax advice.