Cost of Living in Howard County, AR

Modeled annual cost: $42,651.

Median family income: $59,234.

Affordability Snapshot

AR County Median

$42,496

State Rank

32thMost expensive counties in AR out of 75See Arkansas county rankings

Median Income

$59,234

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Howard County, AR.

$13,933 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,651

Per year

  • Transport:$13,933
  • Taxes:$7,999
  • Housing:$7,608
  • Healthcare:$5,592
  • Food:$3,935
  • Other Costs:$3,584
  • Childcare:$0

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

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Cost of Living in Howard County, AR (2026)