Cost of Living in Chidester, AR

With a cost of living index of 49, Chidester, AR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 51% cheaper than the national average and 21% below the Arkansas state average of 70. Chidester is a small community of 347 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Chidester's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $389 (71% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $73,400 (76% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Chidester is $21,641, which is 71% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% 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.