Cost of Living in Baxter County, AR

Modeled annual cost: $42,837.

Median family income: $61,627.

Affordability Snapshot

AR County Median

$42,496

State Rank

28thMost expensive counties in AR out of 75See Arkansas county rankings

Median Income

$61,627

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Baxter County, AR.

$12,775 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,837

Per year

  • Transport:$12,775
  • Housing:$8,472
  • Taxes:$8,045
  • Healthcare:$5,592
  • Food:$4,062
  • Other Costs:$3,891
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Arkansas

1Lincoln County, AR
$39,607
2Phillips County, AR
$39,938
3St. Francis County, AR
$40,034
4Poinsett County, AR
$40,161
5Cleveland County, AR
$40,271

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