Cost of Living in Briarcliff, AR

With a cost of living index of 73, Briarcliff, AR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 27% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Arkansas state average of 70. Briarcliff is a small community of 231 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Briarcliff's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $828 (37% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $204,200 (33% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Briarcliff is $51,000, which is 32% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.