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Dive into each indicator for Arkansas.
88.9
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
72
Housing cost index
94
Utilities index
94
Food & groceries index
95
Healthcare index
92
Transportation index
$2.90 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–202488.9▼ 1%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 88.9 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 72 | |
| Utilities index | 94 | |
| Food & groceries index | 94 | |
| Healthcare index | 95 | |
| Transportation index | 92 | |
| Avg. gas price | $2.90 /gal |
Compared to the United States
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